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
Yes,I heard the HQD at Lyric,and at a lucky friend's home,back then!Superb,BUT....

Though some may question my taste,or opinion,this weekend I had the GREAT pleasure of hearing a "highly modded" and tuned to the "N'th" degree set up which consisted of modded Infinity RS-1b's,CJ ART,Lyra Titan-i,etc componentry...

The subject of "BEST" must be in context of room/system/owner's skills.

This system was absolutely amazing,and we played incredible LP's ranging from string quartets to orchestral,to jazz.

You name it,"this" set-up did it,to the maxx!!

This system belongs to the GREAT SID MARKS,of TAS fame!!

A "classic gentleman",and connoseur of great music/sound,on the "best" lp's!!...

The guy IS a legend,and has proven it on countless times,but......I was unprepared for this level of improvement in his always superb/full range/dynamic set-up!!

AMAZING,and I was lucky to experience it!!!

Best to all!
Hey Rick,how are you?

Actually Sid made some significant changes that NOW vault the system to a rediculous level!It truly has to be experienced to believe me!
Best.
Sir Speedy,

Would you say that Sid's system is "tuned" or "tweaked" for particular types of vinyl? I only ask because I have found that I have inadvertently tuned my system for older RCA Shady Dogs and English Decca's. Other formats sound good but the system especially shines on the older classical records.

Also, would you discuss the significant changes that have elevated Sid's system lately?

Thanks