15 in full range drivers

To suggest that a full range driver coupled with an SET amp is limited to vocals or a small segment of music is just not true for many of us. In fact, quite the opposite.  I have two systems that could be not more different.  One has Tekton DI's coupled to a pair of HSU 15 inch subs powered by Marantz Ruby electronics.  Very little that system can't handle.  My second system has a pair of Omega monitors driven by an Erhard Ray 6L6 SE integrated.  I can listen to a large part of my music collection on this system all day long.  No fatigue.  I dare say I might listen to this system more than my other--but I love them both.  

You might find this site interesting--check out glowinthedarkaudio.com especially if you are into DIY full range drivers.  

@zagorskia  what 15" driver are you using?

@perkadin   It is a bit hard to respond to your question. This has nothing to do with decibels.  It has everything to do with the virtues of different approaches in reproducing the music we love. It has everything to do with component matching.  I never told the OP to "grin and bear it."  I questioned his choice of components and how well matched they are.  You clearly have your preference and I have no interest in trying to lure you away from what you prefer.  But for others out there who are more open minded, we should not write off different approaches to music reproduction.  There is no one perfect answer.  Most everything in life has a pro and con.

Any full ranger will have limitations and all are subject to cone break up.  The problem is when you generalize and assume all drivers sound the same when pushed to their limits. They don't. Cone break up is easily measured and looks quite different from driver to driver. I would be willing to bet that if the OP swapped out his AN driver for a 15 inch Lil driver his "suffering" would be largely mitigated.  

Was just looking at the Lil 15 inch drivers one click before this. Saw a rather favorable review.

As noted above, need more detailed info if you want a helpful response.

That is simply not true.  Blanket statements should always raise a red flag.