The best speaker you ever heard?

The speakers from Classic Audio Reproductions also utilize TAD drivers. They have several models, and at least one or two below $10k.

Ralph Karsten of Atma-Sphere owns a pair.

Tvad, you may be right. Long ago when John was still just redoing existing Hartsfields, I gave serious attention to them. I guess I just like Altecs more and don't like the lens concept. A friend has always insisted that the Paragons if raised 18" off the floor on a solid platform are the best speakers, but to my listening they sound too diffused almost like Boze speakers.

Tbg, Usher is the only speaker I heard with Be tweeter + midrange, never heard the Pioneer nor TAD and I am sure they are exceptional as well. I like Usher for its look, sound, and price. TAD is weird looking while Pioneer doesn't nearly go as deep as Usher. Usher BE-20 uses 2 Eton woofers per side, they produce serious bass that is tuneful and musical.

Quad ESL 63 and the 989's...but you need a large room to fully enjoy these magical speakers.

Ridge Street Audio Sason's.