The best speaker you ever heard?

Mrtennis, I would generally agree with you regarding the notion of "the best" being somewhat vague when criteria cannot be quantified. Back in '72 I had the pleasure of witnessing Buddy Rich and his band in concert. Being a drummer myself I realized this man played drums on a different plane than anyone else. Every time he performed an incredible riff he would top it with something even more unimaginable 5 minutes later! Most drummers would consider him to be the best of all time. But again, what would the criteria for that be? Ear of the beholder sums it up fairly well.

if there is no best, because "best" does not exist in audio, then, i suppose the word "favorite" should be substituted. this is not a subtle distinction.

whenever the word best is used as a descriptor, it implies some standard for judging. for every judge, there could be a different standard, so the term best is subjective and is really one's favorite.

i believe there have been many threads in the past dealing with the subject of favorite component.

my point in all this is to suggest that "best" is a misued term that usually does not have much usefulness.

end of philosophizing.

if there is no best, because "best" does not exist in audio, then, i suppose...

Suppose if MrTennis posts his views but no one reads them, do the views exist?

Reading MrT's posts, I believe, is a very satisfying experience. Self satisfying that is! :-)

Most professors love to publish. Even if they have to pay for the publication themselves and print only a few works. Hard habit to break. Then they retire. And this forum is free. Unfortunately you can't equate eagerness to publish with having something of public interest.

Give the guy a break - we all pack it in sooner or later. Maybe you're next!