What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?

@aniwolfe, ain't it the truth! For some reason the 8b doesn't get nearly the attention as does the MG1.7i. ET's dealer network is rather small, no advertising, few reviews (the UK press loves 'em), etc. People don't know what they're missing, and don't seem to be inclined to endeavor to find out. Oh well, as the kids say.

Hey I honestly believe OHM got home audio speaker design right with the Walsh design and its huge sweet spot (practically the whole room)  and most of the rest are barking up the wrong tree, so there you go.   

How many people really enjoy having to squeeze into a tiny sweet spot?

Overrated:  BOSE.  Mostly because people who have them are convinced by the marketing and have no idea how badly they overpaid and could have had much better.  

Focus- heard them at a roadshow 20 years ago and thought they were garbage.   Can’t say they are overrated, as that was one experience, in one room, years ago.  

@millercarbon   What speakers are you currently using in your system?

It’s an interesting question, if qualified. One example could be a minimum of 6 months of ownership and at least 5 owned speakers (6 months or more of ownership). There are others.

Otherwise,  +1 to @prof ’s "This should go well...." post.