Best value speakers available

hi ron:

i have auditioned the lft 8s, 6s and the earliest, the 3s.

i find with the hybrids, that the cone and planar elements produce two dsitinct sound patterns, perhaps, partly because of the radiating patterns which are unique to each driver type.

there have been reports of a seamless blend between cone and panel, yet, i hear two different speakers.

i don't consider my ears a national treasure, yet i often differ with other audiophiles about the continuity between cones and panels.

is it possible that the recordings i use when evaluating stereo systems makes it possible for me to observe the discontinuity between panel or cones, or is there another explanation ?

Vandersteen, new or used they are a huge value. My 2c's are 25 yrs. old and sound better with every upgrade. I suspect most Vandersteen owners do not approach the the performance limits of their speakers due to placement and setup. They will reveal weakness in upstream components but sound good in the process. It's common to read that Vandersteens sound veiled. That issue fell by the wayside when I purchased modern, not expensive, cables. They do appreciate a bit of power, but I suppose much of this is true with most quality speakers.

Eminent Technology LFT-8B
Legacy Focus HD

I reviewed these speakers with differing technologies on Dagogo.com for the purpose of presenting them as excellent values with good build quality and unexpectedly high performance. I continue to use them both in reviewing due to their superb performance.

The LFT-8B is an upgrade model using an improved tweeter to great effect, with far more integration and seamlessness in presentation than the 8A version. The Focus HD is a complete redesign from the Focus 20/20.

I consider these speakers authentic bargains. If someone wants comparisons to Vandersteen and Magnepan, they will need to read my reviews.

The Boston Acoustics VR3. They are considered mid-fi but you should hear them properly set up and positioned with decent electonics.

I have got to say that the Vandersteen Quatro is an amazing value. Must audition!!