Emerald Physics: Same as the Quads in the fifties?

I owned and used the Emerald Physics C-2's...I just had to try them in my own system in my own room before forming an opinion. So, IMO they are a very good speaker and an excellent value. I have owned several more expensive speakers that I prefer overall ($10k-$20k).

I currently have a pair of the KCS SEAS exotics ($3800)...because I had to hear these as well. I prefer these to the EP's in many ways and when paired with the Audiokinesis Swarm sub system ($2k) prefer them to almost any speaker I have owned regardless of price.
So I guess I'm saying the EP are very good speakers...great value... but they did not constitute a revolution for me.

BTW...I own and always will own a pair of well kept and proper original Quad 57's

No. Even today Quads are matched or bettered by very few loudspeakers in the midrange. Not to downplay the Emerald products, but if they were as remarkable as the Quads you would see a lot more press coverage. If you really like them, and only an audition will help you determine that, then buy them and be happy, because in the end it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks as long as they provide the music listening pleasure you seek.

very nice speakers, but we'll have to check back with you in 40 years to verify if they were revolutionary.

I accept the fact that you're honest, but I honestly don't take your statements that seriously. Along with the original AR turntable, the Altec VOTT and one or two others, the Quad 57 is a true landmark product. I don't see anything remotely suggesting that the Emerald Physics is or will be a member of that group. Over time my opinion will be proven right or wrong. Two things I am right about, today, is that you called the EPs revolutionary and characterized their performance as remarkable.

BTw, I too have never heard the Emerald Physics, but they appear to be a very interesting design that offers high value.

Onhwy61, with all due respect, you're still misrepresenting my statements. I did not say EP are revolutionary. I commented on the answer of another audiogoner, and said that his answer seems to suggest EP are revolutionary. There is a big difference between your characterization and what I actually said and meant. Again, since I believe that products like EP are likely to get negative reviews when they come out (most dealers do not carry them, most speaker companies would be in trouble if they were truly revolutionary) I just wanted to hear the opinion of people who had tried them and experienced them. That's all.