Alternatives to Dunlavy speakers?

A really dialed-in set of Dunlavy(s) are without question the most accurate and phase linear speakers per dollar
in the world. Why can this statement be made? Because
Dunlavy is the only company that tested each and every
speaker and included those tests as part of the warranty
agreement. Dunlavy speakers are incredibly directional,
but in the 'sweet seat' (barely one person wide) the dream
of full frequency realism is finally achieved. I'm personally sad to see this company move from the high-end stage. It's unlikely that another company will ever attempt
to provide so much for so little.

While the Montana's may lok like Dunlavy's, the go directly against two of John's design criteria --- sealed enclosure and 1st order crossover. And they sound nothing like Dunlavy's

Someone get that man a tissue! Sorry Brauser I don't agree completely. I agree they are a good value but better can be had for the same money, and they are OK but I understand why everyone isn't rushing out to get a pair, they aren't that resolving and so damn laid back I find it hard to listen for extended periods of time without my mind wandering. I am glad you like them but saying any speaker is that fantastic is a bold statement only a few can claim and I don't consider Dunlavy in that elitest group. I am sorry they are going because not much else is available like them, but they didn't make it- such is life. fwiw many companies test EVERY speaker before it leaves and include a print out- hell the last car stereo speakers I had came with frequency chart thing(they were focal drivers) Enjoy the tunes :) I am sure if you ever move from Dunlavy there will be something available for your ears at the time.

Brauser I agree, to me Dunlavy made some of the best speakers around. Not everyone like Dunlavy speakers but what speaker does everyone like? Tireguy your comments can be said of any speaker. Hey some people like "laid back speakers". Of course I have never thought they were "laid back". I guess the electronics I was using weren't laid back.

Just my 0.02 before taxes...

Brauser: I agree completely. Accuracy isn't subjective. Some audiophiles might prefer various colorations, but the notion that accuracy is open to personal interpretation and can't be measured in speakers is sheer foolishness.

So while there are numerous more "exciting" speakers -- visually and sonically -- speakers that are phase coherent , capable of reproducing a square wave and close to ruler flat in their frequency response are few and far between. Dunlavys are obviously in that class.

Dunlavy failed because of poor marketing and dozens of reasons already mentioned. I think a lot of people who spend thousands on speakers just want something that looks a lot more exotic. For sonics and good engineering, I'll put Dunlavy up against anything.

Tireguy: The car speaker comparison is pretty silly, don't you think? I doubt you really put those speakers in the class of Dunlavy. I mean, what exactly do those spec sheets show, and how were the measurements performed?