Top notch speakers with their own sub

I'm not aware of any speakers that are constructed like that anymore. I bought the last of that breed, the ACI Talisman SE, a couple years ago. ACI was ceasing production as production costs were rising and they weren't sure about marketing it at a higher price point. I'm blessed with a good room that supports bass well and the Talismans have proven to be an excellent speaker. Their design places the woofer sections at the side of the cabinets like some Coincident and Audio Physics designs. Front firing drivers are symmetrical, so they can be placed woofers firing in or out depending on the room. After having the ability to tune each speakers bass output to taste and experienced the benefits, i'm relectant to go back to traditional all passive designs. You are correct that this approach allows for development of easy to drive speakers. No doubt Shadorne is right as well. Perhaps one thing that holds many back from acceptance of having completely self powered speakers is that many of us like to be able to try different amps and enjoy experimenting. When you buy self powered speakers, it's too simple, nothing to confound us!

Listened to the new Wilson Sasha last week, which replaces the WATT/Puppy. Definitely one of the finest loudspeakers I've encountered, and people who have gotten to know me here know that I've not mentioned Wilson more than a couple of times previously on this site.

I am referring to sub-woofers matching the remaining drivers. I am not talking about woofers. After several years enjoying that very deep base provided by the 2 subs which so seemingly align with other drivers to complete the sound projection, it's not easy to find "standard" speakers that can generously go that deep. I do not wish to go the route of standalone subs. Seemless sound transmission is a nightmare.

As to music taste, I do listen to a variety, from classical and acoustics, where texture and body are highly important, to that base-pounding rock music.

As to comment about Wilson Audio, the Infinity Prelude MTS in my opinion is somewhere between the Watt/Puppy and the MAXX 2.

Thanks,
David

I have 2 systems and also like speakers with built in powered woofer/sub units. Right now I am using Avantgarde Duo Omegas in one system and the Zu Presence in another. I have used several others over the years as well and these are my 2 favorites at this time. The Zu Presence is in a smaller room where the Duo's are in a dedicated stereo/home theater building which is much larger than where the Zu's are. The size of the room will come into play for which speakers are to be recommended,

Tyler Acoustics PD80s can be outfitted with 1000 watt amps to drive the 2 15in woofers