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!
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For my low end budget, I finally got some mmg's.  Only had them about 2 years, work great in the bedroom.  When the budget allows I'll upgrade to bigger maggies.  Love the mid-range and treble. 
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Two pair for specific needs.

 Bought a new pair of cerwin vega D-9s’ back when I was 16-18 I forget.
  Never heard a better rock and roll speaker. 


Altec lansing 510’s- bass was weak, but they shined in everything else, midrange, highs, were crystal, and never harsh, no matter the volume.


Energy rc-70’s
 currently in use.
midrange so smooth, bass is great for a pair of 6” woofs,
highs extremely smooth, best I’ve ever heard, no fatigue no matter the song or volume. 
Keeping til I can no longer use.


when I can afford, I may try some Dynaudio’s but have heard they have a bright sound.
if anyone is familiar with the energy rc70’s knows the 600 crossover roll off on the tweeters. Such a relaxing sound,
i can play mercyful fate, king diamond, rush, Helstar, loud as hell, and there is no fatigue, it is just pleasing and I ca listen all day.
i love it!!

the D-9’s have this as well,they are not harsh in the treble, as many would think. They would be.  They are not.
they are loud, clear, and minimal from fatigue

also the BIC V 630 and 830 I own, both pairs not at Going at all, just a nice highs sound!no fatigue.
 I’ve heard others where the treble makes my molars grind, and I feel uneasy, wired, just “TURN IT DOWN, NOW, PLEASE”

all these sepakers i use. Have no fatigue. Which is why I’ve kept them all these. Years.

klipsch corner horns make me wanna  to take a hammer drill to my ears.

if you find the perfect solution, keep it.
KLH Towers in the 70's
ITC 1
ProAc Tablettes
Celestion SL 600
Symdex Sigma/Omega
RBH 1266

The only ones I wouldn't do again where the Tablettes- a bit bright.
I’m spaced constrained and have Pioneer S2EX, KEF LS50 and Tekton Impact Monitor - hands down the Tektons 

NAD M22
McIntosh C40
Cary DMC 600
Nativ Vita