What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?


I just recently recieved my long awaited Shahinian Diapason 2’s from Vasken And they are absolutely spectacular! This got me thinking about my long journey to get here. Bless my wife for putting up with the many many many speakers that have passed through. The lifelong saga began with Magneoan MG 1’s back in college which were replaced by Dahlquist DQ 10’s. Then we traveled down a long road of speakers and systems. Magnepan Tympanis, Misson 770, Randall Rsch DQ10’s, Quad ESL single and stacked, Acoustat II, rogers LS3/5A’s, Linn Isobarik’s (2 pairs) B&W 801 Matrix, Hales Signature, Martin Logan Monolith2, Apogee Scintilla (1 ohm) Apogee Full Range, Theil SC 5A, Egglestonworks Andra, B&W Nautilius 801,Quad 63 and some I’m sure I forgot! Each speaker had its virtues and flaws but oh what a fun and a times frustrating trek! I think I have finally found my speaker to take me to retirement they do everything that I value wonderfully . They are detailed without sounding so, very dynamic, they have great low end reach, power and detail, are open sounding like a planner, their tonality and timbre seem spot on and they sound wonderful on any kind of music. Tell me about your journey!
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That I've owned..

Pretty sure I would give that spot to the OHM Walsh 5000's that I currently own.  Remarkable speaker in many ways.  Incredibly well rounded.  Maybe not the single best at single things, but from top to bottom, to my ears they do the trick.

Others...

Salk Soundscape 8 (just wanted more bass), DynAudio Contour 60 (didn't think they had a huge soundstage that I prefer).    Salks and the Dyn's build quality were CRAZY good.  The OHM's are a solid build, but not the level of detail and attention that the Salks or Dyn's had.

That I have heard...

The top end Vandersteens, the DynAudio Consequence, the Martin Logan Neoliths


That I have heard for the Money at a given price point

Tekton Double Impact (I don't think you get much more with the SE's or as you move up).  I have my issues with Tekton, but for 3k, it's a fun speaker.

Ohm Walsh 3000/4900/5000

JBL M2 (street prices on a couple and the amp are in the 10k range if you know where to look.

Salk Soundscape 12

Vandersteen 5A carbon

On the uber expensive... The Consequence and Neoliths in big rooms - wow.