Ive got a pair of Acoustat Spectra 33 electrostatic speakers. I got them new in 1988 and still use they every now and then. They have a pin point soundstage and are very intimate. The listeners sweet spot is tight, much smaller the box speakers. They will disappear into this huge wall of sound.
Now heres why I dont use them full time. Its dynamics. The bass is where they leave me wanting more. Ive tried subwoofers but cone speakers have trouble mating with such a fast speakers. Another down side is power, they like high powered, high current class A amps. If all I listened to was acoustic recordings they may never had been replaced but this old guy likes to rock.
I dont think they are better than box type designs, they are just different. Mine have never given me any problems and I used them for 11 years.
If you ever get to Las Vegas Nevada look me up.
Now heres why I dont use them full time. Its dynamics. The bass is where they leave me wanting more. Ive tried subwoofers but cone speakers have trouble mating with such a fast speakers. Another down side is power, they like high powered, high current class A amps. If all I listened to was acoustic recordings they may never had been replaced but this old guy likes to rock.
I dont think they are better than box type designs, they are just different. Mine have never given me any problems and I used them for 11 years.
If you ever get to Las Vegas Nevada look me up.