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What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?

I know totally blasphemy question here on Audiogon. But you like what you like, right? Anyway, I know most metal music is totally compressed and recorded horrible (aka Metallica) however there is a new age of metal bands out there that are starting to change that (Opeth started with Blackwater Park). So what speakers out there can take the pounding of a double bass drum kit hitting at full throttle and give the roar of metal guitar justice. There has to be a set up that would make Glen Tipton turn his head and say hell ya!
lizzardkingseattle
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viridian
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It really depends on your amp the JBL 43XX series is great for sheer output and composure, as is the older JBL Olympus.

The Altec 19 is fantastic and can use a smaller amp, ditto the Klipschorns, but you need to have corners for those. IMHO, the 19s are the pick of the litter for sheer sound quality and practicality alike.
martykl
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If your room (and bank account) is big enough, the big MBL (101 or larger) speakers should work well. The company typically demos their speakers with crazy high SPL hard rock at shows. Generally speaking, the music isn't my cup of tea, but the speakers certainly make an impression.
csmgolf
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The size of your room, your ancillary equipment, and your budget will be needed to give any meaningful suggestions.
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jedinite24
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In a small room a pair of Ohm Walsh 2s and restored Phase Linear 700B rocked my house when I played the Metallica Mexico City Blu Ray some years ago.

Another speaker that did well when I played all sorts of Metal for me were KEF 104/2 speakers with a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe amp.

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dayglow
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