What is the Meadowlark house sound?

Like Joe, I was unimpressed with the smaller Meadowlarks (like the Swifts) which sounded flat and unengaging. The Osprey's are where things get interesting; I've heard them with Cary tube amps and as I recall they lean somewhat to the rich/warm side, and are much more engaging.

My personal opinion, though, is that for the (retail, anyway) price there are more impressive offerings.

Just my two cents.

Michael

Sufentanil, I would agree that for the retail price there are more impressive offerings but I paid $900 for my Shearwater Hot Rods. Best bargain I've found, and belive me I look for bargains.

The Meadowlark speakers tend toward lively, detailed and fast, at least to my ears.

The Shearwater Hot Rods are SENSATIONAL. One of my favorite all time speakers.

Interesting posts. I have owned Kestral 2's (currently for sale) and now Ospreys. My impression is that these are very well balanced speakers and suitable for all types of music. I feel the Kestrals are a great speaker for a smaller room and did need some sub support. The Ospreys offer bigger sound and certainly dig deeper. Ospreys are 3 way also. Ok, I live 1 hour from the now defunct factory. I still find value in something hand made, one at a time in the US, especially my own state. This outsourcing overseas will bite us in the ass someday.