Back in the late 70's I started with a pair of McIntosh XR-16's which I kept far too long. Finally got back into the audio system game and bought a pair of Paradigm Studio 100's that are actually very nice sounding with quality electronics behind them. I then moved up to Legacy Audio Focus which I have been in my system for a while now. Recently, I started reading about open baffle designs and just ordered a pair of Spatial Audio M3 S Turbo's. It's a big leap from the Legacy's with their three 12" woofers to an open baffle speaker but everything I have read indicates they should be very open with a large soundstage. Can't wait until they arrive!
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!