Anyone heard Montana speakers?


I'm interested in these speakers and would greatly appreciate anyone whose had expereince with them (own or demo)to give their impressions. Thanx!
ericpsych
Which one's dude?? I have the ESP's. Well-- their high sensitivity 92/--allows lower powered amps/ or all triode. Some speakers "demand" SS amps.-- No speaker is any better than whatever you use to drive it/-- Stereophile gave them a class A.
I've heard em, and they do sound pretty good, yes! They remind me of a mix between Thiel and Dunlavy. Anyway, their a pretty good foundation to work with in my oppinion. Good luck
I have owned 4 different prs. over the last 5yrs.and will never buy another pair. The phrase"subject to change without notice" is what they(PBN) live by!I currently own the KAS which there are at least 3 versions and sizes...thus they sound completely different! I have been trying to sell this pr. for 2yrs.,no takers.As far as sound,depending on which ones you are looking at,I'd say there are many other brands to choose from that would be a better purchase.The JM LABS UTOPIAS and DUNLAVYS come to mind.
These are a world class speakers. Stereophile rated the EPS a Class "A" recomended speaker. The Ttathompaolcom guy above must have thought they were pretty good too. He bought four pairs in five years. Can't be because he doesn't like them. (Why would someone keep buying a speaker they do not care for?) I doubt he has ever even heard the Utopia's. Also, KAS do not come in three sizes, nor do they have completly different sounds. Don't know what he is thinking...
I've heard several of the Montanas including the KAS. They have confusing model numbers so I can't tell you which ones I've heard. My current dealer likes them (KAS) better than his Soundlabs but I don't agree although dynamically there is no argument. Taste certainly comes into play and in this we aren't on the same page, including his choice in amplification for this system. One of us must be deaf.

You need a blindfold when listening to them though since their immense size seemingly draws attention from the music they make. They look like coffins for Andre the Giant. Something that large unless in an equally large room might have problems with the "disappearing act" so important an objective of most audiophiles.

All the Montanas I've heard are very good but not something that gives me goosebumps which is what it takes these days to make me really take notice. As with all speakers, system matching is paramount in bringing out their best. My guess is I haven't heard them at their best.