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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
bifwynne
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Bill, I knew with just a little effort we could smoke you out. Thanks for the approbabtion. The Morons :<(
lloydelee21
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Hi Bifwynne,

Agree...and there are loads of speakers out there we could all name that are "better" than the "25" that made the list. I actually only commenting on how well Wilson did. I do like the 3 speakers named, particularly the Alexandria. I have not heard anything i prefer, though i am curious about the Rockport Arrakis and the Genesis Statement which i have heard are stunning.
bifwynne
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Lloyd, on whim and fancy, audition the Paradign S8s v2 or v3 (w/ Be tweeters). Make sure they are presented fairly and that they are driven with good electronics. I think you might be surprised at how much they do right and how little they don't. Probably the major weakness is crisp deep bass. That's an easy fix with a Paradigm Signature servo sub, or a next generation Sub 25. I'm not tellin ya they're better than the Wilsons, or any other speaker per se. All I'm saying is they are worth a fair listen in a good room with good equipment. IMHO
bifwynne
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Lloyd, there's a high end dealer nearby who sells Wilsons. At some point, I really should treat myself to an audition.
ebm
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