Spatial Audio open baffle speakers, who has them? Worthwhile change from Maggies?

Yakbob,

You made a very interesting point that I have thought about carefully, concerning can I resale the Pure Audio Project (PAP) speakers given the way their purchase model is setup.  I actually thought about whether or not I could sell any OBD speaker due to the fact the masses buy traditional box speakers?  From what I’ve seen on The Music Room’s used audio equipment website, the (2) Spatial Audio speakers recently listed moved pretty fast!

I was definitely concerned about the build yourself speaker model that PAP offers, especially after spending $5k-$7k.  After constant research and talking to Ze’ev of PAP, I was willing to give them a shot, but I have since changed my mind and shooting for the Spatial Audio X5.  
I’m not into measuring speakers and all the technical stuff that some folks like to do.  I simply research and try to create system synergy with the appropriate components and cables.  
So, I am concerned that the first time the entire PAP speaker setup is heard and tested will be in my house.  I prefer the speaker manufacturer conduct the quality control testing before selling the speakers to me.

Thanks for your input!

DBT

One consideration I have not seen discussed here is whether there is a removable grill. While some designs are more polished and appear more living room-esque, they are imo hindered if they have a fixed grill.
The impact of the grill is substantial; when I compare with/without grill on speakers I much prefer sans grill. I am not sure I would accept a speaker with fixed grill as a reference. It is one reason I moved away from lower end Vandy and Magnepan speakers. The loss in performance is not insignificant.

Imo, the buyer is best served if they determine which primary driver in an OB speaker their ear likes best, concentric, horn, full range, array etc. as they all are distinct sounding.

Spatial Audio speakers have removable grills.

That said, some speakers are designed with the grill to be left in place as this is how the speaker was tuned. Green Mountain Audio and Klipsch are two that readily come to mind.

Here's feedback on the new Spatial M3 Sapphire 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbH9wWr-Xrw

Another video on the M3 Sapphire
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29INxFtzjFI