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What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?

I just recently recieved my long awaited Shahinian Diapason 2’s from Vasken And they are absolutely spectacular! This got me thinking about my long journey to get here. Bless my wife for putting up with the many many many speakers that have passed through. The lifelong saga began with Magneoan MG 1’s back in college which were replaced by Dahlquist DQ 10’s. Then we traveled down a long road of speakers and systems. Magnepan Tympanis, Misson 770, Randall Rsch DQ10’s, Quad ESL single and stacked, Acoustat II, rogers LS3/5A’s, Linn Isobarik’s (2 pairs) B&W 801 Matrix, Hales Signature, Martin Logan Monolith2, Apogee Scintilla (1 ohm) Apogee Full Range, Theil SC 5A, Egglestonworks Andra, B&W Nautilius 801,Quad 63 and some I’m sure I forgot! Each speaker had its virtues and flaws but oh what a fun and a times frustrating trek! I think I have finally found my speaker to take me to retirement they do everything that I value wonderfully . They are detailed without sounding so, very dynamic, they have great low end reach, power and detail, are open sounding like a planner, their tonality and timbre seem spot on and they sound wonderful on any kind of music. Tell me about your journey!
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medwardo
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I've owned only two speakers over the last 35 years (was surprised when I wrote that 'cuz I've swapped out everything else multiple times):

Dahlquist DQ-10s, from '82 to '13. Lovely, spooky midrange in the room. I loved that the music was "in the air," not coming from the speakers. 

Wilson Sophia IIIs, from '13 to present. Dynamic, detailed, sweet midrange, stable imaging, good bass too. Keeping these until I have to downsize and maybe even after that.

Different animals, but each very good at what it does.
radiomanjh
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For me after 40 + years are the original Nola Boxers paired with a Rythmik L12 sub. I think elizabeth  said it best about all the things that go into the fine tuning of a speaker. To my ears this combo puts the grin and tears on my face for countless hours at a time and always feel satisfied every time.
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steve59
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The Kef R105/3 were dynamic threw a wall of sound and forced their will on you. sold
Vienna Acoustics Beethovens, offered big sound with excellent contrast that was intoxicating.stored
Kef R107/2 Bass! currently serving ht duties 
Revel F52. polished, full range that showed me how old my kef's were. soundstage champs. sold,oops
Usher BE-20 DMD. destination speakers. done, finito, You name it these do it with style, big enough to be buried in. As long as I have a dedicated listening room i'll have these speakers. There's very little out there about these speakers so if you get a chance to hear them do it. 
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petermj
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For my low end budget, I finally got some mmg's.  Only had them about 2 years, work great in the bedroom.  When the budget allows I'll upgrade to bigger maggies.  Love the mid-range and treble. 
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