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
Not that it makes any difference, but I would like to see evidence of nearly 100% using B&W. I would also like to know what they pay for these speakers.
Naim Audio DBL. Because it is one of the few reasonably sized loudspeaker that is able to capture the live "you are there" kind of musical experience. This loudspeaker and I emphasize the word loud is not an audiophile loudspeaker but one that allows the listener to get to the soul of music without any form of compression. Best used in the active format to fully exploit the potential of the loudspeaker albeit at a humongous cost on the amplification. You will require 3 stereo amps to operate this loudspeaker in active.
Montana WAS's. Heard them and was really impressed with the seamlessness of the cross-overs; the midrange clarity; and the deep, realistic bass that extends evenly toward the midrange. Had to buy them. They are not even broken in yet and they continue to astonish me every day. I can't believe how clear the cymbals and vocals are!

Someday, I'd love to be able to hear all of the speakers referenced above (that would be a noble quest). In the meantime, I'm plenty thrilled with these. If any of you are ever in the Charlotte, NC area, drop me a note.
Dunlavy SC IV-A's. Great clarity and soundstage. Excellent bass. Huge speakers but sweet music!
AR-2Ax pushed with a Fisher 500C, in 1964. First time I ever heard Stereo, nothing has made such an impact on me since.