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Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?

Many of us have found that nothing make the magic happen like a pair of Electrostatics. It's been an evolutionary road for me, starting with various dynamic systems, then ribbon/dynamic hybrids, then full range planar magnetics (Maggies), then Electrostatics. So those of you with experience in Electrostatics, which do you think is (are) the best designed and executed example(s) of the breed?
captain_imho
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atmasphere
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Best Electrostatic ?!?!

Yes. The very best. Made by Sound Lab. Why is it the best? Its the one that plays the deepest bass and has the greatest dynamic range. That is why- otherwise, Quads, ML, etc. are all quite convincing (and excellent IMO) due to the speed of the diaphragm and their cohesive nature endemic to ESLs. But only one was conceived to be a full-scale loudspeaker, one that is ESL from top to bottom, one that you don't have to worry about putting more than 35 watts into it, etc- and you all know what I am talking about.

So Sound Lab is the best ESL made by nearly all standards. Not saying that that is the way it will always be, but so far I've not seen anyone else really take up the gauntlet like Sound Lab has.
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geoffkait
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How much are Sound Labs these days? Just curious.
bpwalsh
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Geoff, current prices on the full range models range from the M-3PX at $13,270/pair to the U-1PX at $40,270. The popular M-1PX is a bit over $25k.
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geoffkait
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Essentialaudio - thanks for the info. If not asking too much, can you arrange to have some U-1PXs delivered for my next birthday?
bpwalsh
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Sure, when should I look for your check?
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