Best Speakers Ever Heard ?

[theater seats chairs]

What are the best speakers that you have ever get a chance to listen ?

[typ44q]

I heard a demo at Mark Levinsons company (in his office) Cello Music and Film.
It was a "simple" setup but it sounded amazing.
I was spoiled after that and nothing sounded good to me for a very long time lol

[JJ]

Martin Logan Purity electrostats.

If its one flaw I find I have during my listening sessions, it was never to listen to stuff way out of my range. I didn't want to set my reference point too high and always be wanting. So I tried to keep it semi-reasonable, despite the fact that I knew I'd never be spending more than $1,500 a speaker anytime soon. But that's changing this summer. My horizons shall be expanded! My range of speakers that I've listened to include these brands and most of their sub-$3,000/pr lineups:

-JBL
-Polk
-Klipsch
-DefTech
-Mirage
-Paradigm
-Bowers & Wilkins
-PSB
-Martin Logan
-Anthony Gallo
-Yamaha
-Focal
-Infinity
-Energy
-KEF

...this summer, Monitor Audio and Swan are on my list. Revel, if I can get close enough to the damnable things. I've been told to go treat myself to Sonus Faber as well.

I know prerich would tell me to go and listen to whatever I could get my ears on. But I don't want to spoil myself with what I can't have just yet!

[richteer]

If we're talking about a serious listen in half-decent surroundings (as opposed to shows that can make the best sound mediocre), the best speaker I've had the pleasure of listening to is the MartinLogan Spire. I am fortunate enough to have a pair in my music room (which, judging by the photo, should be tidied up a bit...):

[Blaumann]

While i was still into audiophile gear, the best speakers that left an impression were a pair of Avantgarde Acoustic Trios sometimes in the 90's.

[rded]

Dynaudio Confidence 4 and Revel Ultima Salon

[naturephoto1]

Probably the Nola Grand Reference IV.1:





Rich

[BLURAYSONYES]

Not to mean this in a negative way but if you own these martin logans you should be having a bigger flat screen tv or a better place to live! LOL

[sokrman14]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Martin Logan Purity electrostats.

If its one flaw I find I have during my listening sessions, it was never to listen to stuff way out of my range. I didn't want to set my reference point too high and always be wanting. So I tried to keep it semi-reasonable, despite the fact that I knew I'd never be spending more than $1,500 a speaker anytime soon. But that's changing this summer. My horizons shall be expanded! My range of speakers that I've listened to include these brands and most of their sub-$3,000/pr lineups:

-JBL
-Polk
-Klipsch
-DefTech
-Mirage
-Paradigm
-Bowers & Wilkins
-PSB
-Martin Logan
-Anthony Gallo
-Yamaha
-Focal
-Infinity
-Energy
-KEF

...this summer, Monitor Audio and Swan are on my list. Revel, if I can get close enough to the damnable things. I've been told to go treat myself to Sonus Faber as well.

I know prerich would tell me to go and listen to whatever I could get my ears on. But I don't want to spoil myself with what I can't have just yet!

Good thing your budget expanded, because compared to most of the other electrostats by martin logan, those aren't even mildly impressive.

My favorite speakers I have ever heard are Sonus Faber Cremona's and the Wilson Audio Alexandria.

[JJ]

Test budget, sokrman, test budget! And heck, it simply at a Best Buy, playing Aerosmith CDs, off an Elite 05 or 07, if I remember. I'm fearful of getting too greedy.

[jomari]

Rded already knows my answer on this one.

[Halcro 1]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Probably the Nola Grand Reference IV.1:





Rich

Dig the Halcros

[Halcro 1]

Although not super mega-buck ... I like the Vandersteen 5A Probabally the best speaker in the 20K range... My.02

[richteer]

Originally Posted by BLURAYSONYES

Not to mean this in a negative way but if you own these martin logans you should be having a bigger flat screen tv or a better place to live! LOL

I couldn't agree more on my TV size! Luckily, the 21" CRT in the picture doesn't get used much. My other TVs are 32" LCDs (admittedly only a bit better), to one of which I've connected my PS3. And yes, I do own those Spires. :-)

I have only so much disposable income (well, had: I'm between jobs at the moment, so my disposable income is about $0 for the time being...) and as much as I love movies, I love listening to music more. So for now, all of my spending money will be spent on 2 channel audio. With the upgrades I have in mind, I need to save a lot of cash!

[mtbkr]

bose acoustimass....lol

[callas01]

^^^ H.... nope couldn't even laugh at that

[CasualKiller]

Magnepans, amazing sound from a very affordable speaker, I'm planning a 2 channel setup around them with a YBA 2 Pre and power amp.

http://www.magnepan.com/model_MMG

[Woody]

Von Schweikert VR7.

[Big Daddy]

I have listened to many speakers over the years. I used to visit many dealers and audio/video shows. I will only mention a few speakers as they made a lasting impression on me.

I caught the audio bug many years ago as a young student when Paul Klipsch (RIP) demonstrated one of his Klipschorn speakers in New York. He is responsible for making me spend thousands of dollars over the years on audio/video equipment. I should take Klipsch company to court.


Klipschorn




Genesis 1.1




Wilson Audio




Dunlavy SC-VI by John Dunlavy (RIP)

[sokrman14]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Test budget, sokrman, test budget! And heck, it simply at a Best Buy, playing Aerosmith CDs, off an Elite 05 or 07, if I remember. I'm fearful of getting too greedy.

Im glad you have been able to expand your budget, because you will find a speaker that will make you happier than those. They're not a bad speaker, but definitely not a great electrostat from Martin Logan standards.