2, Which speakers to exhibit in audio show?

2nd video kind of, but both have problems (more).

Difficult to judge "on a whole" from a Youtube source with your videos as I've never listened to your speakers in person.

However, with speakers/drivers I'm familiar with (and with well, IMO, recorded videos) I am more able to judge such (on a whole - which is not what I understand you are asking about).

I have been using vintage wide band single drivers for the past 20 years, so have a bit of a grip on what you have been working at.

I once considered purchasing a pair of SMGA's that you advertised locally (I'm in West Hollywood).

I didn't go for the SMGA's (owned a pair before) because we had recently acquired a ferocious feral male cat, otherwise I would have contacted you.

A few weeks later we acquired a ferocious feral female Orange cat, so I'm doubly grateful that I did not respond to your ad.

Anyway, good luck with the show.

DeKay

Whichever speaker you choose, don’t use that track to demo them. Something is terribly wrong there. If you can hear that hiss while in your listening room,  either that recording is sub par, or you have system issues. Surely you don’t hear that with all playback?

johnto

Over my phone I enjoyed #1 it seemed to present the vocals and piano better. I could really hear the piano overtone.

#1 sounds can be bit lean but with right materials, #1 speakers are very nice.

Thank you for the detailed comment!

mofojo

Im with rwbadley,

the hissing is constant and kinda ruins it. 
If I had to choose I would say the 2nd video although it’s music that likely has never played in my home.

Could you suggest few good music for the audio show or for forum members please ?  Thank you for comment!

@ dekay

Thank you for the interesting story and kind words!

Alex

ozzy62

Whichever speaker you choose, don’t use that track to demo them. Something is terribly wrong there. If you can hear that hiss while in your listening room,  either that recording is sub par, or you have system issues. Surely you don’t hear that with all playback?

Same music was played at the show 2021. Many guests told me my room sounded the best at the show. And I agreed.

I am not hearing any hiss noise actually. I may be used to the sound. Anyway, I am enjoying them every day.

I am curious. Which one has more noise from below?

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

I am curious that how every ears are different.  

I think it is OK to compare to ones claim to be the world's greatest. 

Alex

listening through ear buds, #1 was way more open, separate, and natural. #2 was smooth but blocked the open sound, less separation, etc.

Should have used my tube equipment to solve all of your problem!

Happy Listening.