The best "imaging" speakers?


Which speakers gave you the most "you are there" experience?
psacanli

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Cashmal,
I believe your comment is impossible to fault with a finely built and matched pair; however I could not really be happy
w/o more full range presentation.
I appreciate every contribution-thank you all.
I'd like to clarify my situation.
I feel macro & micro(detail 'vital'for microdynamics) dynamics are 'the' most important factors in creating a sense of music from speakers-note the use of horns (macro dynamics) in public venues(I appreciate there are other tech reasons for horns)..
However I very much enjoy fairly quiet chamber & solo instrument pieces as well as concertos & all out symphonies and find (assuming dynamics are acceptable) clarity & "refinement" of the sound immensely enhance my listening enjoyment. Greater detail allows me to
1.more deeply appreciate the nuances and artistry in quieter pieces
2.enjoy the contribution of individual instruments and interplay between instruments within the larger orchestral
context.
IMHO the higher the resolution of a given system the more details are provided and the "soundstaging" and "presence" are a direct result of the finest detail.
I normally find dynamics acceptable(while realizing realistic dynamics are beyond current techology)--
therefore my quest for the best, may I now say "detail & imaging" speakers.
LRSKY, Your comments are so "right on".
I too have come home from many a performance, usually jazz, thrown a CD in my system(much less an album)and said 'wow' this is better sound than at the event.
I find the systems used in most public venues "harsh" and sloppy to my ears-to say the least. Dynamics were the main thing I found good about live but with the improvements in my Spectral based system over the years I find it's no longer dynamics - it's just loudness. And with my 89db efficient speakers and the 200 watt Spectral I've got all the loudness I need.
I think we are a very lucky group with quality systems.
Ggavetti, the first "store bought" speakers I had were the venerable Quads, with the old 33/303 setup(a favorite of orchestra members of Symphony players in Montreal back in the 70's-which is why I bought them).
I understand your comments on the Quads dynamics and agree to a point regarding their 'micro' dynamics. Within their operating capabilities they were very good; however their overall dynamics were very limited imho and ultimately the reason I moved to JBL 250Ti's and the Krell KSA 100 amp driven by conrad johnson pre amp. The combo literally smoked my Quad system overall.
Shadorne, you were lucky to go into Ronnies little club and I'm not surprised the system was good-It's a first rate joint, ain't it. Locations not bad either. Imagine sure the show was 1st rate as well.
Ggavetti, my source was the same turntable for comparison.
However you are right about the pre & amp-they were superior to my dated 33/303 system. I've never done a comparison since then and I must say I got tremendous enjoyment from my Quad set-probably would still be enjoying it today if I had not made what I felt was an upgrade.
Room size is a very important issue as well. Today in a smaller room I would prefer a small/medium speaker with excellent dispersion to add life to the music. I felt the Quads were simply far too limited in the dispersion area.
Well made smaller 2 way speakers are normally good imagers as well.