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Hi Guido. Glad to see your still following my slow decent into madness.

Polyester and glue I believe. Seams to work pretty well now that's it's not infesting the entire floor.

I have the "Wings" diffusers coming in shortly and that should be the last of my treatment changes for a while.

Anyone heard SoulSonic speakers? Small manufacturer out of Eastern Europe. Ribbon design with dynamic woofer mounted on a glass panel. Intriguing, but expensive. Trying to arrange an audition. I'll keep you updated.

Matt,

I didnt realize that Audio Consulting made speakers now. i thought they were mainly preamps and phono stages. i have standing invit for a demo and Dinner from Serge (from 2 years ago) and really should take him up on that. He seems to be a great guy.

I think the EA Micros are still available, but are due for a design refresh (IIRC from Herve). Lovely speakers that seem to lack nothing until you hear the MM mini 2s.

You should consider a Heil speaker with bottom ported woofer - The Kithara (with bass plate) - which you may be able to pick up cheaply 2nd hand in the US---perhaps below $5K...the tweeter is divine:
http://www.unitedhomeaudio.com/id101.htm
http://precide.ch/eng/eheil/eheil.htm

The smaller Syrinx is bottom ported and if you dont listen at earthshattering levels, will work great for your small room as well.

Of the speakers in your list, I predict that the Boenicke or the Perfect 8s will win.

EA Micro review:
http://stereomojo.com/Evoultion%20Acoustics%20MMMicroOne%20review/EvoultionAcousticsMMMicroOnereview.htm

Jh901- I have several still points in my system. I found they make the biggest improvement below the amps and the speakers.

I have been advised by several that the Magico Qpods work wonders under pre-amp and source gear.

Guido...my vote is for NOS. Tin ears need not apply.