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Who owns or has owned McIntosh Speakers?

I’ve seen countless photos of giant Mac Speakers. However, I’ve never seen many reviews or owners talk about them on various forums. Most photos I see with the speakers are by big McIntosh fans and have a complete system. I’m not certain I’ve ever seen people with non Mac amps using their speakers. Maybe I am wrong. Looking at the McIntosh web site, it looks like lots of time dedicated to their design and manufacturing. Of course, the speakers are quite pricey. 
Just curious about the general consensus on McIntosh speakers. The speakers look wonderful and with top notch build quality. 
aberyclark
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stereo5
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I heard a few pairs at Audio Classics.  I liked the Legacy Audio speakers they were selling much better.  The McIntosh cabinets are first class but the speakers really do not wow me.  This is coming from a McIntosh guy.  For the money, there is better.
aberyclark OP
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That’s interesting. I assume McIntosh builds their own speakers. 
johnlcnm
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I helped a friend replace the surrounds on two pair of large Mac. line arrays. The drivers were cheap stamped frames. Cabinets were well made and looked good. Not in the league of JBL for sure. He was selling them on E-pay. I thought about buying them, but after the re-foam, No.  
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