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Amp more important than speakers?
a great speaker with a budget amp will give better results than a great amp with budget speaker ....regards, 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
These kind of discussions would have more weight if we were to quantify what is high sensitvity, medium and low ..A horn speaker with a sensitivity of 100db/w/m being driven by a 20w SET, will have far less db gain and dynamics when compared to a ... 
Whatever happened to Audio Physic? Cardeus ?
Their distributor is a joke. Not to mention, have you seen any pro reviews or ads lately? Shouldn't the distributor be pushing that too?If the had a distributor with half a brain, APs would probably have a very good presence. The speakers are way ... 
Who prefers the Quad 57s over the 63s?
Based on your response , yes 57 ( updated and refurb) if the main focus is the middle ....best with original trannies, be careful of updated or modified trannies..Regards, 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Yes Timlub, Sorry i had misread your response, all things being equal and exact it will have more dynamic range...regards, 
Whatever happened to Audio Physic? Cardeus ?
That's why its important to stick with name brands...Audio Research, Ayre, Vandersteen, VPI, Wilson, etc.,etc.-06-25-11: StringreenBrand names......Phew, for a minute i thought you were going to mention Infinity,altec,fisher,marantz,appogee,B&... 
Who prefers the Quad 57s over the 63s?
Dracule1, Just the mids..:)Hard to say, both are pretty good, the 57 has a bigger sweeter voice, the 63's, better seperation of instruments and voices, a bit more image perfect, with better localization. .........Tough choice :) 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
06-24-11: TimlubI haven't read all of these post, so it might have been answered...The answer to the exact question is yes.... In theory. If all things are totally equal except for sensitivity, the two speakers will sound identical except in the a... 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Is it really necessary to achieve potentially hearing damaging levels of 100db and higher to fully enjoy one`s home audio system? I don`t believe people have to mimic ultra high and uncomfortable sound pressure if they have a reasonably quality sy... 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Atmasphere: Are you saying that an amplifier will have to have fixed current to sound good on horns ... ?So any amplifier with transformers should work IYO .. 
Who prefers the Quad 57s over the 63s?
"Not only do the grills rattle and buzz but they block much of the sound. 57s sans grills are much more dynamic, open and natural. Leaving the grills on is OK if you like listening to the radio." -06-23-11: GeoffkaitStrongly disagree , if this is ... 
Who prefers the Quad 57s over the 63s?
Hello,If after removing the grille your 57 sounds better, then your panels need rebuilding. IMO the 63 are the better speaker well yes and no.I do prefer the 63 , but a well heeled 57 has a certain magic and recently I have heard both rebuilt and ... 
High-value powered monitors
Not powered , but might just rock your boat .....http://www.roleaudio.com/kayak.htmlregards, 
Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?
$2,000 or less used/new speakers free of grain, glare and steel, but with detail, extension, imaging, and tonal accuracy and balance? Acoustic Zen Adagio, Merlin TSM MME. Gallo 3.1, Frafrotski SE? Most speakers are competent, some are outstanding,... 
Cary 805s or Atma Sphere M60s?
Pubul57, IMO the 805's does deliver such an presentation.Regards,