Hence the 3 db drop of per doubling would only apply to the Conical upper midrange/high horn and not to the system as a whole with these hybrid horn systems...
How would you describe the bass performance of your system? Are you able to get a nice foundation on all kinds of music? I like body or "meat on the bones' if you will. I share many of the same sonic goals as you and respect the system you have put together. A friend of mine owns the Total Victory speakers and I do find them wonderful sounding.
Comparing a planar to a horn is like comparing a slingshot to a rifle.
When was the last time you attended a concert or a sporting event in a stadium or arena where planar speakers were used for sound reinforcement?
If your answer is "never", then maybe you were listening to horns. And maybe horns were used because the deluded engineers are horn zealots. Maybe if they had the sense of a weseixas they would have used panels instead.
Or, maybe horns were used because they project sound better and convey dynamics better.
The arguments above comparing 200 watts on a planar to 2 watts in a horn are silly. If you want intimate presentation in a confined space, then SET might be your best choice. But if you are looking for the Power and the Glory, then put your 200 watts on the horns and forget that planars exist because you won't be able to hear them.
I own a Prius and I love it - but I'm not going to get in a pissing contest with truck owners over towing capability. Planars are nice in the drawing room - they allow for polite conversation.
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