Science cop how come then so many people find them to be absolutely fantastic when paired with the right electronics, I guess they must sound bright and coarse, in our setup with the T+A and Naim electronics the speakers sound fantastic.
Measurements in an anchoic chamber do not guarantee results in the real world.
In a real world envionrment you will generally have absorbtave materials which will tame the top end with the result of a balanced sound in the actual listening room.
So perhaps if you have a super spartan room these speakers may not be for you.
Conversely a speaker which might measure flat to slightly rolled off in an anchoic room may sound completely dull in a real world enviornment.
Take your pick. It is easier to absorb excess energy it is nearly impossible to add more clarity to a dull sounding loudspeaker.
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ