SHOW attendees: please post speaker reports here

Jeffkad- The Whispers sounded good, but not great, at least to my ears. I used to own the non-XD Whispers before my current VSA 7se's, which give me better bass slam and imaging in my room, as well as a sweeter midrange. In all fairness, the VSA's also cost considerably more than the Whispers.

I would make sure you demo the Whispers in your room if you can before making a purchase.

Anyone listened to the Rockport Alya's?

my favorites--

*tidal contriva+ypsilon.
*boulder+jm lab maestro
*yg acoustics anat ref.+krell.

did anyone actually hear those new ugly, huge and expensive Hansens?

Bob, The uber-Hansens were spectacular with Tenor amps. However, their looks necessitate having a wife very large on top and of small bottom to achieve balance.