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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
cuehead
7 posts
 
Full range electrostatics like the Quad 988 and Russ Knotts Signature Model 2 (custom) are my top choices. The magic of single driver coherence with distortion-free evenness is unbeatable. Magneplanars have consistently been near the top of my list too (MG 20, and MG 3.6)

The best dynamic speakers I have heard are B&W (800 and 801) and Tyler Acoustics. Even thoug these dynamic designs are great, they don't invoke the emotional response of planars/electrostatics.
m_habib_20036734
7 posts
 
For the real world, the Wilson Watt/Puppy 7. They better the 5s in many ways not the least of which is easier room-placment. This speaker showcases everything upstream. Loves tubes. Works well with solid state and connects you to any-type of MUSIC you love.
ehoehn
169 posts
 
ACI Jaguar / LFM combination
mythusela1250
1 posts
 
KLIPSCH HORNS DRIVEN BY MCINTOSH TUBE EQUIPMENT.....
YOU WILL LEAVE THE PLANET. TRY A LITTLE DIRE STRAITS, PINK FLOYD, DOOBIE BROTHERS...
jpanel9
6 posts
 
Man, I say the Bowers and Wilkins (B&W N802's).
It makes my nerves tingle to the bone on a rainy California season with my GF in bed.

That sounds good, ain't it?

Cheers
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