RE: "The better cone speakers can do ... things panels can't"

Andy, I can see you like your system, and I don't doubt it sounds great.

Like I said, I'm aware of what Magneplanars can do. That's why I've kept my small ones for 16 years now. I will never sell them. I'm also aware of the quality of the ribbon tweeter in the 3-series. I just don't like the dipolar radiation, and the large wavelaunch. It's too fussy. Someday I might own a larger Maggie, but I'm in no hurry...and I'd certainly not want to be without a quality cone-based speaker, to use when I want to hear what they can do.

I've heard ESL's of several brands over the years. To me they all sound like a plastic film rattling in the wind. They are perfect for very quiet listening, because they come to life dynamically so easily (the nature of physics)...but not for moderate to loud listening.

Most guys who are happy with their system, tend to think what they have is better than what many, or even most other people have (or can put together). It's all a matter of time spent, taste, personal expression, personal opinion, experience, knowledge, judgment, wisdom, choices, hearing ability, and disposable income.

I mean, I feel I can dial a system's imaging in, relative to room acoustics and placement...as good or better than all but the best can do. Years ago, even without the quality room acoustic treatments I added later...my little Maggies combined with the (at times despised) Sunfire Subwoofer (this was like 1999)...easily outperformed a dealer's setup of Wilson Watt Puppies...so that gave me a sense of confidence in my own knowledge and ears. A speaker/subwoofer system costing $1600 or so, bettering an $18k system...Certainly the Focal titanium tweeter that will always be used by Wilson Audio is very flawed, and it will always hold his speakers back...no matter how well they sell, or how many new technical gizmos he comes up with...or how nice the auto paint finish is.

Regards,
Carl

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Topic - Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - CarlEber 15:14:26 06/12/12 (23)

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These would be worth considering. - Mr. Dick Hertz 12:37:52 06/13/12 (1)

RE: These would be worth considering. - CarlEber 20:21:41 06/22/12 (0)

Here's an idea - delaney@rea-alp.com 10:43:27 06/13/12 (1)

RE: Here's an idea - CarlEber 20:08:07 06/22/12 (0)

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RE: Perhaps the Gallo Reference 3.5s or 3.1s for even less money - Barry_NJ 11:54:02 06/24/12 (0)

RE: Perhaps the Gallo Reference 3.5s or 3.1s for even less money - CarlEber 20:25:12 06/22/12 (0)

RE: Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - George Roland 05:16:40 06/13/12 (1)

RE: Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - CarlEber 20:55:18 06/22/12 (0)

RE: Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - RGA 23:17:28 06/12/12 (1)

RE: Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - CarlEber 20:01:54 06/22/12 (0)

Magneplanar 3.7s (new) or much cheaper 3.6s (used). :-)) nt - andyr 19:52:53 06/12/12 (4)

RE: Magneplanar 3.7s (new) or much cheaper 3.6s (used). :-)) nt - CarlEber 21:06:12 06/22/12 (3)

"The better cone speakers can do ... things panels can't" - andyr 07:43:00 06/23/12 (2)

RE: "The better cone speakers can do ... things panels can't" - CarlEber 11:57:07 06/23/12 (0)

RE: "The better cone speakers can do ... things panels can't" - Jack D II 10:52:17 06/23/12 (0)

RE: Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - Picklesnapper 18:10:16 06/12/12 (1)

RE: Best 3-way, or 2.5-way speaker under $6k - CarlEber 20:24:13 06/22/12 (0)

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