Best U.S.A. speakers?

Merlin, Nola (a.k.a Alon), Thiel, Vandersteen, Magnaplanar and Devore. I've not yet heard Zus, but they appear to have a growing following.

My top ten...uh, twelve?

1. Magnepan
2. Ridgestreet Audio
3. Merlin
4. Soundlab
5. Green Mountain Audio
6. Joseph Audio
7. Nola
8. Magico
9. Wilson
10.Aerial

*Honorable mention (too new to really know at this point) - YG Acoustics
** Vandersteen would have made my list just a few years ago but progress by other companies has me dropping this fine company from my "top ten"

Maggies, and Wilson's, Klipsch..and yes even a mention for the good old 901's,

I've been a fan of Classic Audio Reproductions for a long time- 20Hz-45KHz response, 16 ohms, 97 db. The field-coil powered drivers have the resolution of the best ESLs with dynamic range that is hard to beat, all in a package that sets up even in smaller rooms very easily.

The MG20.1 has always struck me as a best buy. Full range response with plenty of resolution, not too hard to drive either.

Green Mountain Audio. Roy is a dang genius!