What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?

Overrated; Martin Logan  Electromotion ESL, on a demo they hooted and buzzed at me, and got real confused. Partner with me said exactly the same. Following this demo immediately with Focal Electra 1038 Be which were several leagues above the ML, and I bought them. Not that I dislike electrostatic sound having owned Quad ESL 63's for 10 years and Cadence Aristas for a further 10, but the sound produced at demo by the ML's was really below expectations. Could have been the rest of the gear, but in common with most hi-fi demos they surround the gear you are interested in with top end kit.

i run Musical Fidelity electronics thru my B&W 804d2s.
i couldnt be happier. they set me adrift down a meandering river.
heaven.

Over-rated:

Red Rose R3.  Very colored sound due to suck-out between mid-range and ribbon tweeter.  Did not sound natural or musical.

Polk RTi4.  Rave Stereophile review, typical mid-if high frequency emphasis.  Fatiguing to listen to without equalization to tame the high end.

Under-rated as used, too expensive new: PSB Imagine mini.  Bargain on the used market.  Liked so well bought second set.  I use them as bedroom TV speakers where their diminutive size is a plus.

Harbeth p3esr or any LS3/5A. 


They are good for listening radio drama. Are they good for much else? I did own a pair and they killed my interest in most music.

Overrated - all of your opinions on overrated speakers.
Underrated - my opinion of how great Goldenear One.Rs and Refs sound at my house in my rooms driven by my components.
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