Best Speaker you have ever listened to

[CptGreedle]

A friend of mine took me to his house to listen to some music (actually I was there to set up his HDTV and PS3 but he had other plans).
The speakers he has costs $26k! (I am not sure but I think that is each). Alas I don't remember the name of them, but they were HUGE, and ultra high quality. He said they were among the best in the world for the price, but went on to mention that there were others even better... (!!!!!)
Still, I think he said they were one of the top 3 best speakers.

I'll see if I can get the name of the brand from him...

[Woody]

7 years ago, Von Schweikert VR7SE.

Electronics were The Marantz 2 ch SACD player.
Audio Research tube am and tube pre-amp.

[MPDIEHL]

#1 Klipsch Corner Horns
#2 Altec A7 (Voice ot the Theater's)
#3 Martin Logan CLX with a pair of Martin Logan Descent Subs

[ground chuck]

definitive speakers, enuff said.

[Memnoch71]

There's a local shop that has the B&W Nautilus speakers on display, they are incredible.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Memnoch71

There's a local shop that has the B&W Nautilus speakers on display, they are incredible.

You're referring to the "Shells" ? I listened to them.... I didn't put them in the "Top" but they certainly sound amazing.

[DavePS3]

Tannoy Churchills. Holy mother of God...

[Memnoch71]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

You're referring to the "Shells" ? I listened to them.... I didn't put them in the "Top" but they certainly sound amazing.

Yes, and the same place had the Wilson Alexandrias. I Actually liked the Nautilus better. Though I still think the Infinity IRS was one of the most impressive speakers I have ever heard. It's just hard to compare them since it's been over 12 years since I heard them! They just leave quite an impression.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by ground chuck

definitive speakers, enuff said.

Which ones?

[RUR]

Originally Posted by MPDIEHL

#3 Martin Logan CLX...

Lucky you! Where did you hear them?

I've heard a fair number of uber high-end speakers over the years, the most expensive being Wilson WAMM's. If I could rationalize the purchase, I'd buy Martin Logan Statements.

[Woody]

Originally Posted by RUR

Lucky you! Where did you hear them?

I've heard a fair number of uber high-end speakers over the years, the most expensive being Wilson WAMM's. If I could rationalize the purchase, I'd buy Martin Logan Statements.

Statements!! those are the ones I heard. The flagships right?

[RUR]

Originally Posted by Woody

Statements!! those are the ones I heard. The flagships right?

Used to be, but not made in a few years. There's a pair on A-gon right now for ~$70K. CLX is sort of a mini-Statement, and I'm waiting for them to arrive in dealerships. They look mighty tempting....


Statements:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....lan&1216331319

and CLX:

[m_tyson]

listened to some Alexandria X-2s in an acoustically treated room. sounded incredible. looks made me feel like i was getting an x-ray or mri done.

[Woody]

Originally Posted by RUR

Used to be, but not made in a few years. There's a pair on A-gon right now for ~$70K. CLX is sort of a mini-Statement, and I'm waiting for them to arrive in dealerships. They look mighty tempting....

Yeah, it was the statements I heard. Thx for the pics.

[MPDIEHL]

Originally Posted by RUR

Lucky you! Where did you hear them?

I've heard a fair number of uber high-end speakers over the years, the most expensive being Wilson WAMM's. If I could rationalize the purchase, I'd buy Martin Logan Statements.

As a retailer we were invited to Kansas to tour the plant. It was early fall 2007 with the speakers to be available at out store by fall 2008

[CptGreedle]

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

A friend of mine took me to his house to listen to some music (actually I was there to set up his HDTV and PS3 but he had other plans).
The speakers he has costs $26k! (I am not sure but I think that is each). Alas I don't remember the name of them, but they were HUGE, and ultra high quality. He said they were among the best in the world for the price, but went on to mention that there were others even better... (!!!!!)
Still, I think he said they were one of the top 3 best speakers.

I'll see if I can get the name of the brand from him...

He says they are called Ariel Acoustics, 20T models. New they list at $28k a pair.
But he mentioned another company (West---something) that has new speakers listed at $40k a pair.

He says Klipsch and others in the same range are not high end.. in his opinion. And by that I think he means compared to his speakers.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

He says they are called Ariel Acoustics, 20T models. New they list at $28k a pair.
But he mentioned another company (West---something) that has new speakers listed at $40k a pair.

He says Klipsch and others in the same range are not high end.. in high opinion. And by that I think he means compared to his speakers.

Gorgeous.... never had an opportunity to listen to them though

http://www.aerialacoustics.com/html/prods.html

[prerich]

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

He says they are called Ariel Acoustics, 20T models. New they list at $28k a pair.
But he mentioned another company (West---something) that has new speakers listed at $40k a pair.

He says Klipsch and others in the same range are not high end.. in his opinion. And by that I think he means compared to his speakers.

Those are on my wish list also

[prerich]

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

He says they are called Ariel Acoustics, 20T models. New they list at $28k a pair.
But he mentioned another company (West---something) that has new speakers listed at $40k a pair.

He says Klipsch and others in the same range are not high end.. in his opinion. And by that I think he means compared to his speakers.

He's right, the only Klipsch that are in his class are the larger Klipschorns, and the new Paladium speakers.