Wilson Audio, Talon, Rockport and B&W

Jtinn wrote:

The drivers used are rubber and sound that way.

A speaker I do sell which you might want to add to your list is the Von Schweikert VR7SE.

rockporttech@juno.com wrote:

Actually the Mira, Merak, Antares, and Hyperion all use custom Audiotechnology drivers with polypropylene cones, and the Sheritan woofer modules use a 12" Eton driver with a kevlar/nomex composite cone.

Jtinn wrote:

Andy: Yes, I know they are polypropylene, but they do sound rubbery.

Zellers: The truth is the truth. If you want to make this about me being a dealer and less believable, go ahead. There is nothing for me to gain in this post. None of the speakers mentioned are lines I carry.

Perhaps the truth is easily discernable by rereading the above.

I don't think Jfz singled out anyone in particular, as witness his comment about people crossing the line. In any event no apology was necessary - he merely expressed an opinion as an audiophile and consumer. Just my opinion :)

Brian Walsh

Brian: Who cares about your opinion.

Jtinn: Thanks.

Mbadscl: Best of luck with the B&W speakers you purchased!

Brian Walsh

I have listened and owned many speakers (Thiel, Avalon, Dynaudio, etc.). I currently own the latest edition of the Talon Firebird Diamonds. I purchased them because they sound like music. I have listened to the Wilson 5, 6 and 7, they have never in any system sounded like music to me. I will never understand the cult following. The bass seems to bounce around the cabinet and the treble is only tolerable in short burst. I don't know... Rockport speakers have always sounded musical to me. Maybe it was the system that made them sound rubbery. I guess each person has there own personal set of biases. I have the Talon's for now at some point in the future I am going back to look at the Rockports again. Andy Payor and Michael Farnsworth are first class guys, for me that is also very important.