Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?


OK, controversial subject but it needs asked. I'm curious for your experiences, mainly in your home, not a dealer and esp. not a show demo
greg7
Mainly room mismatch cd318. Wide smooth response requires sidewall control.
When I was searching for a new pair of speakers I found I couldn't listen to the Wilson's and Magico's for very long, before fatigue set in.
of speakers ive owned: these were somewhat dissapointing
kef ls50
genelec 1037b
Wilson audio cub 2
chartwell ls35a
various tannoys
jbl lsr32
As requested, these are just speakers that lived in my home. I've plenty of opinions on metal domed and diamond tweeters as well as horns in general (and that's ignoring brands that never did it for me).


Genesis II+  (1978, not the known Genesis co.) first speaker, still have.
McIntosh XR-240 (early 90s) so-so, poor choice, traded for 2.5i's.
NHT 2.5i  mid-fi (used with other NHT's 1.5's, 1.3's) for video purposes.
Martin Logan SL3   (1995-2011 main audio) picky but good, still have.
Thiel 2.4s     very nice, not so dry (had my brother's pair 6mos).
B&W DM-302   (2000) tad bright, a gem at $199/pr, still have.
Dynaudio Sapphire (2012-2016) replaced SL3 as 2 channel, traded.
Dynaudio Excite X-12   (2014-2016) nice with small R.E.L, traded.
Scansonic MB2.5   (2015-2016) fabulous, w/sub even better, traded.
Raidho D2   (2016-present)  Possible last speakers. Stunningly beautiful sound,   aided by DSP and R.E.L. B1 sub rarely (if desired, not needed).