johnk

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Why not horns?
Limited production using finest materials since only selling a few costs are reflected in retail also yen is stronger than dollar last I looked. Now are GOTO or ALE worth the outlay I say yes but not in all cases I feel fostex t500amk2 to be bette... 
Single driver point source speakers vs. the world?
Time, phase correct, point source. Easy load for amplifier,lower power requirements are all benefits of fullrange drivers. There are many available but I feel the cheap ones only give a small taste of what a proper fullrange design can do. Weaknes... 
Why not horns?
A lot $ for fostex fe126e. Check out horn shoppe you could buy near 2 new pair http://www.thehornshoppe.com/ I had a few customers use this type of treatment on rare fe206esr. Owners had to replace drivers. Buyer beware. 
The Hub: Just how bad is it in high end audio?
I see a future where larger manufacture are near nonexistent that only small factory direct will have a chance to survive. If one can not go into a holding pattern to wait this out. They will go under. 
What speakers use SEAS or SEAS-sourced drivers?
http://www.madisound.com/store/index.php?manufacturers_id=177 exotic line is SEAS best. 
Klipsch Chorus or Cornwall II
Consider Altec model 15 a better loudspeaker than the Klipsch and in your price range. 
Proac D38R with SET amp
min power requirements 10 watts 4 ohms a SET will not be a good match at all. 
New KEF Release in September
Another rectangular floor stander, doesn't look able to make even a small leap let alone a giant one. But I expect much now since KEF did say giant... 
Proac D38R with SET amp
Why not use loudspeakers designed for SET use? Only 10 watts? most loudspeakers wouldn't run so well of this but some exist that are designed for such use. Many people expect SET to run most everything and there just asking for system mismatches a... 
Best Subwoofer you've ever heard???
The 31.5 in fostex super woofer. Best in bass nothing else is close even bass horns are not as detailed. Yes I sell a bass system with the 31.5in woofer. So you may say I have bias. But this is one of if not the best low frequency transducer avail... 
How many 'listen outside of the box' design?
You still have frames stators and diaphragms that resonate no free lunch for any loudspeaker. Also panels can rock back and forth as diaphragm moves. I do not feel these designs are as free from colorations as one thinks. Still estats planars ribb... 
altec model 19 , how to upgrade the speaker ?
Have a friend build a crossover based on specs on the internet if hes competent would be good option its not hard. Use what you have before buying trying new is always best. So get your networks built, run drivers you own. If you want a upgrade ad... 
Great 16 ohm Full Range loudspeakers
Does seem Dukes speaker impedance would be OTL friendly. 
Great 16 ohm Full Range loudspeakers
DIY a speaker with PHY km30 SAG John K- K.C.S. Speakers 
OT Congratulations NY Yankees
Yankees are the worst of all time.