A list of efficient speakers at ~$5K a pair.

@elliottbnewcombjr  Thanks for the review by Terry. I have not heard Aric's speakers  as I live in southern Illinois and have not traveled in is direction for a long time. For now they are outside my budget and I am thinking they may be a little large for my room. I remain in full support of Aric's products and keep in touch with him on an annual basis. 

As much as I admire Aric’s electronics, his speakers are butt ugly.  I’m more about sound than aesthetics, but even I have my limits and I couldn’t look at those things in my listening room. 

@soix I appreciate the kind words regarding my electronics! I have a new cabinetmaker for my Spectre 12s, and the photo shown is of the older cabs (with exposed plywood edges- which I agree is not attractive). I'm not sure if this makes a difference, but the new ones can be finished (seamlessly) in a choice of 4 hardwood veneers, and of course a basic satin black. The driver selection and orientation may of course be what you're referring to in the BUTT department, but I just wanted to add that the cabinets are now quite a bit better. 

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Merry Christmas to all! Aric

Merry Christmas to you Aric! 
you are a master of your craft!

@grislybutter Thank you kind sir!