Can you get "bookshelf sound" from a floorstander?

Marty: Did you even go to school? Based on your posts and your writing prowess I tend to doubt it. Your ability to misinterpret is almost as impressive as your arrogance. I never claimed that you said "1st order crossovers were worse than any other design." Comprehension clearly isn't one of your strengths.

Perhaps you should go into your office, your gym, your living room, your sauna -- you have so many systems -- and just kick back and enjoy listening to Madonna -- or whatever it is you use to evaluate a system. Also, I clearly state that I like the Totem Arro a lot, and I am fully aware that it does not employ a first-order crossover design. Over several decades, though, I tend to gravitate to speakers that do because they tend to capture the realism a bit better. Some of the most brilliant speaker designers of our time have believed that, too.

I'll be happy to read what Linkwietz has written, but what matters most can only be judged by how a speaker sounds. I think you can agree on that. Perhaps you should enter the speaker industry. You obviously know so much about it.

Ron,

I hold a Masters degree from the Stern school. I have been published more than once. I can play a piano. The last concert I attended was an organ recital at the Great Cathedral in Passau, Germany, the largest such instrument in Europe. I have also served as EP on the most recent release by a prominent LA based French Horn player (who shall remain nameless as I have an economic interest in this product). Want to make any more guesses about my tastes, experience, or credentials?

I'll give you this: You're consistent. Unlike even a broken clock, you're never right.

And, I might add, Marty likes Maceo Parker so that pretty much settles it! BTW Have you met LithoJoe?

Marty: They obviously didn't teach you English. Master's needs an apostrophe "s," LA-based should be hyphenated and what's the name of that school again? Also, was the cathedral or Passau the largest such instrument? Oh. You meant the organ. You have yet to show me where I'm wrong, except that you still have a pair of Merlin speakers. I had forgotten that tidbit because I was bored to death with your drivel.

Ron,

I can only assume that you're kidding. Grammar and syntax? Psst - I got a secret for ya. Folks take some liberties with the formal rules of the language on this here internet thingy. It's called "conversational" English and it's assumed to be the default choice for exchanges like this one. Even a numbskull like you could not possibly have been confused by any of the linguistic constructions you cited in your post. That makes 'em okay here.

BTW, I've been paid for authoring technical articles on subjects ranging from alternative energy finance structures to DWDM technology in subsea cables. I've also been very well paid for my work on drafting complex financial documentation. When I need to employ more formal language, I do so. It's just that I know when it's appropriate. You can't distinguish such context? Who'da guessed that? Pedantic ass.

As to your repeated mistakes, well, let's see. You have speculated about my taste in music, preference for pro gear, inexperience with first order loudspeaker designs, and educational background, among other things. In each case, you were wrong. Are you starting to see a pattern?

Marty

FYI, The Stern School is the business school at NYU. Last I looked, the admission policy at Stern was among the most academically selective in the country.