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The best speaker you ever heard?

In my opinion, the speaker is by far the most important part of the audio system. After all, it is the only part you hear. OK, the other stuff really matters a lot, but without a great speaker... No go.

I am a bit 'speaker-obsessed' I guess, and now I am wondering: What are the best speakers you have ever heard, and what made them the best?
njonker
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rushton
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The best I've heard (and I bought them) are the Avalon Eidolons (when carefully matched to appropriate electronics). But, I have not had an opportunity to hear the Sound Labs, Kharma Exquisite or Rockports, among others. Still, I love what the Eidolons can do.
rickjames
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I've heard many great speakers including numerous ones I've purchased. However, what I personally find affects the overall sound of a high end system the most is the quality of the recording. Yes, you can use the same media and easily perceive differences between brands of speakers. However a great mastered recording can make even a meager system sound quite good and a great system sound incredible.
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bornie
71 posts
 
The Von Schweikert VR5 with Hovland upgrade, powered by the Spectron Musician II SS amplifier. This combination will give "cost no object" systems a run for the money!
goodgirl
2 posts
 
jbl l100 studio monitors, but they are not "audiophile"
gregm
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Goodgorl: the jbl's are excellent players, but not full-range (i.e. not intended for home use)-- or am I mistaken?
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