What is the "design" of the "ULTIMATE" loudspeaker


anyone have thoughts about that ?
what would be the ultimate even if it's no still doable,loudspeaker system ?

and what are the monster loudspeakers already developped?

i know that Martin Logan have a huge 20 speakers sub system and a big front pannel speakers ...and mirage are still working on the OM-1 wich will retail at 25 000 USD and seems to be almost perfect..

thanks..
jinmtvt
Very tough question... I cannot answer.

Monster speakers...

Rockport Xenia's 4 Cabinets at 500 lbs average each.

"Clearly, the horn loaded planar transducer system absolutely stands alone with regard to its ability to resolve low level detail, micro-dynamic shadings, maintain a cohesive harmonic envelope, and render complex musical textures. Of course, its most important attribute is a uncanny ability to convey musical emotion and the artist's very intent. Couple this with its ability to be driven by even a 10 watt triode with dynamic headroom to burn and you begin to get a feel for this loudspeaker's uniqueness."

HORN SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: 25 1/2" wide x 82 1/2" high x 36 3/4" deep Weight: approximately 550 lbs. each horn recommended minimum amplifier power – 10 watts nominal impedance - 4.9 ohms, purely resistive

WOOFER SPECIFICATIONS: Woofer Tower Dimensions: 21 1/2" wide x 82 1/2" high x 36 3/4" deep Weight: approximately 450 lbs. each tower recommended minimum amplifier power - 50 watts nominal impedance - 8 ohms

$128,500

Kharma Grand Enigma: "This 12 ton system is fully active with 30kW of amplification, equipped with 24 ultrahigh efficiency planar-magnetic HF-units, 24 15-inch LF drivers and 48 6-inch MF drivers. Placed in a specially prepared subterranean listening room of 45,000 cubic feet, it presents sound with incredible dynamics and limitless power, easily reproducing live concert levels at a distance of 10 meters."

$1,000,000 ?

Wilson Audio WAMM's: $225,000
of the speaker systems listed by jtinn, i've listened only to the wamm's. i've also listened to the avalon sentinels several times. at $85k (usa msrp), they may be a bargain. they're certainly the most beautiful "big" system i've ever seen; the veneering is incredible, book matched on 22 facets/surfaces. and they weigh only 1/2 ton with supplied sub amps. oh, BTW, they sound really good, too! -cfb
Maybe the better question would be, "are the huge ultimate speaker systems mentioned really that much more convincing than the best $20k-$30k systems?"