These British electrostatic speakers basically defined the category for many audiophiles. Top speaker engineers are known to own Quad ESL 63s as part of their personal reference systems. Their warm sound and longevity have made them one of the most sought-after speakers ever. The Meyer Sound X10 is one of the best audiophile loudspeakers that no audiophile has ever heard. This powered, pro audio speaker has more dynamics than any speaker on the list and will make people rethink what a speaker can do. Top studios use these speakers as do people like Stevie Wonder and Hans Zimmer. These limited edition speakers from “the other speaker company from Utah” provide a big-tower sound with impressive bass, highly respectable audiophile sound and amazing wood finishes, all at a good price. Talk about a speaker company that reinvented itself. Without its Internet direct business model – we don’t think they would have made the list, but the increased value of a lower price point helped these speakers quite a bit. The Avalon Acoustics ISIS does everything well. In many ways their overall performance reminds us of a Mercedes in that they don’t blow you away with performance alone but the whole package. The THIEL CS 3.7 is arguably the best loudspeaker the late Jim Thiel ever designed, which is no doubt how they’ve managed to capture the number 20 spot on our list as well as the hearts of many audiophiles the world over. Sellers with highest buyer ratings Returns. 4 product ratings - Phenolic Ring Tweeter fits DLK Model 1 Model 2 Speaker 8 Ohm T-135. 19 Definitive Technology BP7000 $5,700/pair THIEL CS 3.7 speakers can be hard to drive without a powerful amp but in their sonic window – they sound pretty sweet. DLK Acoustical Products Model 1 Bookshelf Speakers. Sandy Gross’ best speaker design/product at Definitive Technology is without question the BP7000 Super Towers. While their lower price and somewhat drab look don’t scream audiophile – their sound absolutely does – especially in the bass where BP7000s rock in ways many higher price speakers on this list can’t compete with. The BP7000 and the rest of the Super Tower lineup are truly some of the best values in all of high-end audio. Talk about a dramatic loudspeaker: the German-made MBL 101s are just that, dramatic and a bit over the top. Their omni-directional performance makes for an audio experience that is unlike anything else you will hear in the ultra high-end class of speakers. And when it comes to “Lust Factor” this is why we created the category. Trust your ears first and opinions/impressions second, you are the one that has to live with your choice.The Magnepan 3.7 is the latest version of one of the longest running speakers in audiophile history. Definitely worth checking out for yourself. Very good sound stage with solid imaging. Impressive bass and a tube like smoothness to the mids and highs. With the 730 there was a synergy that I had not heard in the Dynaco's previously. The harshness I noticed with the ADS's was gone.ĭynaco A25 : Very popular vintage speaker noted for doing many things very well. With the 730 they sounded very nice, great bass and very good mids/highs. NHT Super One: My reference mid size bookshelf speaker. Probably would have been fine once the unit "burned in" a bit. Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign - The Music Room is the Nations premier seller of. In all fairness these were the first set I listened to after the rebuild. With the 730 they were extra bright, almost harsh. My thoughts/impressions :ĪDS L780/2 is one of my favorite speakers with great bottom end and very clean/smooth mids and highs, maybe a little bright or forward for some tastes. I recently restored a 730 for a fellow AK'er and had an opportunity to try different speakers with the unit.
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