The best speaker you ever heard?

The more world class speakers to which I am exposed, the more certain I become that there is no one best speaker or for that matter even a best that I have heard. Let me explain, there are certainly speakers that represent the best in a particular frequency range or with respect to a particular attribute. For instance, from 5000 hz to the limits of hearing, nothing for me approaches the Acapella ion tweeter; for the dead midrange, the original Quads float my particular boat; for bass below 100 hz, the 21" Cabasse Saturns are phenomenal; for dynamics, some of the better horns are unbeatable. Although I could go on, I think that you see the picture. The problem is that no commercial speaker that I have heard does it all. That means that what you perceive as best will ultimately be determined by your priorities and the tradeoffs that you are willing to accept. I think that Detlof has already said all this, probably with more eloquence, but it bears saying again.

If anyone has heard these speakers they would most certainly agree. I think the 6moons write-up speaks for itself. It is the only system that you really don't hear the speakers.

I never heard the two Rockport speakers above the Altairs (my absolute favorite), but if they are better - they must be wonderful.

1. Rockport Technologies Altair (great all round)

2a. Avantegarde Duo Primo (breathless - emotional)

2b. Hansen Prince v2 (again - just how much better the Hansen's above this one)

5a. Tie: Leonard Norwitz's Audio Note System (in his place - just music)
5b. Tie: Wilson W/P 8's (IMHO in my environment and system for now - music with more dynamics when required)

Cambridge SoundWorks Model Six - I love them almost as much as my old Ohm E's which finally bit the dust.

"Cambridge SoundWorks Model Six - I love them "

...and at $99 a pair a rightout bargain, and that's really the best you've ever heard Jkl2000? If you get serious about this high-end hobby you're in for the ride of your life!