though i'm not recommending you should ditch the ML's, keep in mind that the variety, and quality of sound you'll find (in just the two catagories you've mentioned) can vary wildly. some horns and horn loaded designs still sound better with beefier amps too. its a different world, and though some love it, it can be costly, colored, and fatiging. i would recommend experimenting before ditching your existing gear. ML's are not slouch, and some of the flea watt amps are ultimately just pretty to look at. you may also want to compare your ML's to good dynamic driver designs, if those low notes are of importance.
real horns or horn loaded what's the diff?
Hi Iam considering going to flee powered single ended amps.Since they need very efficient speakers I would like some input on whats better, the real horns like Altec Lansing and Klipsh,or horn loaded like the Lowthers? Do they sound different? I have only heard klipsh and Altec horns,I would be getting a new amp perhaps deware zen or maybe bottleheads S.E.X. amp both are only 2 watts or perhaps David Berings amp but it's only 1 watt.All the single ended triode people say that it's the best!! I would be replacing a pair of Martin Logan Aerius speakers.Can I please have some opinions? thanks ,Nick