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Dirt, I think when you get into drivers of the quality you're talking about (actually the entire thread for that matter), the amp makes a difference too. The Klipsches I mentioned (in post 67) sounded best with a really nice home built 40W Class A amp (solid state). I've heard them with some other amps and receivers (all SS, alas no tubes yet). The amp - speaker combo makes a difference when you're at this level of audio. So it's going to be hit and miss (to a certain extent) whether you or anyone else has heard just the right combo for that set of ears. That's the problem. So many variables.
Best to find some AK gatherings nearby and listen to some speakers. One thing I learned is that I like a lot more at the extremes (both high and low) than many other AKers. May be my ears. I'll assume it is rather than assuming that most everyone else has no idea what they're hearing. But I also learned from others how important a delicious midrange is. The whole spectrum and all your drivers are equally important.
I think I'm rambling. Too much coffee.
Best to find some AK gatherings nearby and listen to some speakers. One thing I learned is that I like a lot more at the extremes (both high and low) than many other AKers. May be my ears. I'll assume it is rather than assuming that most everyone else has no idea what they're hearing. But I also learned from others how important a delicious midrange is. The whole spectrum and all your drivers are equally important.
I think I'm rambling. Too much coffee.