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
Cool thanks for the info! I'll check into them! I'll tell you
what, I agree that the 901's sound great, not sure the best
I have "ever" heard, but I have heard a lot! And I have always
wondered where the H.E. double hockey sticks Bose bashers came from. I have owned/heard worse very high end speakers!
Bose? Come on- the concept is absurd. The results are poor.

Considering the fact that you keep introducing the same product to this thread over and over again, you set off the shrill shill alarm. Even if Bose made a credible product, your incessant push would serve to discredit them just as it has already discredited you. The 901 is not even a good speaker much less a candidate for "best" anything. Give it up.
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Disclaimer: I don't go to audio shows and I don't know any audiophiles that I can visit to listen to other systems. I don't go to brick and mortar stores because of the pressure and attitudes of the sales people. So, the best speakers that I have ever heard are my own, Infinity IRS Beta.
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The best I have 'ever heard' would have been different auditions at different times in my life; each leaving an indelible impression in my auditory memory. I haven't 'owned' any of these however but would love to enjoy them someday.

KEF 107/2 Raymond Cooke Special Edition
Duntech Sovereigns
Magnepan 20.1s
Dynaudio Confidence C4s

and one I currently own which still produce (on axis) the best midrange ever. Martin Logan CLS (first version).
Macrojack, back when they sold these BOSE 901's in High End stores people use to RAVE about them ! It was Only after they started selling the 901's in Discount Stores did people start bashing the 901's !!...