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The best speaker you ever heard?

In my opinion, the speaker is by far the most important part of the audio system. After all, it is the only part you hear. OK, the other stuff really matters a lot, but without a great speaker... No go.

I am a bit 'speaker-obsessed' I guess, and now I am wondering: What are the best speakers you have ever heard, and what made them the best?
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For me, the best speaker depends on the date.

1967 - Altec Valencias driven by Fisher tube power amp and preamp.

1968 - Bozak Concert Grands driven by McIntosh MC-2505 and C-26 preamp.

1969 - Rectilinear III's driven by Marantz 16 amp and 7T preamp.

1972 - Dahlquist DQ-10 driven by Audio Research D-75 amp and SP-2 preamp. Shook hands with Saul Marantz and Jon Dahlquist at the DQ-10's premier.

1988 - Apogee Diva driven by Krell monoblocks and Krell preamp.

1996 - Avalon Osiris driven by Spectral monoblocks and Spectral preamp.

More recently, Wilson MAXX 3's driven by Dan D'Agostino Momentum amp and Ayre preamp.
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