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Speed kills....

Which is why I love 'stats so much.  For myself, dynamics and leading edge transients are essential.  Are there any alternatives in terms of dynamic "boxey" type (verity?) speakers that I should listen to?  My present speakers are hales t8's (hales has been out of business a long time ago) and they are about as far away from that ideal as you can get.   I want to go in a different direction for my FINAL set of speakers.

russellrcncom
2channel8
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I don't know why Duke introduced Stax headphones; but that was exactly what I thought when I read the OP.  Is there any way you could audition them, Russ? 
russellrcncom OP
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2channel8: I have the Lambda headphones with an SRM-1 (mark2, I believe) amplifier.  I'm trying to replicate that sound but on a larger scale.  
nagel
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When trying to replicate Stax headphone SQ on speakers, don't forget to pay attention to the amp and power circuits. I liked Duke's linking of perceived speed to upper frequency behavior.  I've found improved transient attack to be the biggest benefit to having larger amps and better power cords/conditioners/multiple dedicated circuits. Add to that some treble clarity, and you also get air which is a trait I highly covet. I don't think I've heard horns match hard domes in that area, and definitely not electrostats. Larger speaker cabinets also move less and provide a better launch for the wavefront. YMMV and good luck!
2channel8
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@russellrcncom ,

Best of luck! I can relate. Let me know how you make out. in line with @nagel's comments, I've found a fast Class D amp leans in that direction. Mine's a Primare I32. I bet the I35 is nuts.
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nonoise
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I love the title of the OP's thread: Speed Kills....
It takes me back to the old days of cars and drag races into the wee hours of the morning. Back then I wanted a t-shirt that read:
Speed Kills-Try It. 
I see it's very appropriate here as well.

All the best,
Nonoise
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