Monitors that use the Dynaudio Esotar Tweeter

I'm sure you are right. You know about this than I do. The other part is more subjective...

I'm sure Dynaudio is true to their "brand"... However companies like Egglestonworks customize these drivers to fit the speakers...I can't believe the new Esotars are that much better...I'm sure the older version is 85% of the new ones, unless maybe you have a 'musicans ear'...it's hype!

There are other drivers that are equally good, too-

Are the new violins better than Stradivarius?? :-)

They are AWESOME!! Both Eggestonworks & Esotar!

I believe these are the Western Electric 300Bs of Tweeters! I doesn't get much better, testimony to Extrema and the fact a new pair of same tweeters sold for 1400. on A'gon recently-

I have heard the C-1s, and overall don't recall any significant improvement. Sometimes the older IS the better, which is why I referenced W.E. tubes.

Mfgs are always going to "upgrade" their products for sales purposes, right? If the Extrema is a collector's item as other speakers, tubes, etc. could it that the originals have the most value or quality? I'm not in the business, just a hobbyist...