Matt_lane - Since you mention your concerns about the B&W Nautilis 802 and you seem to place emphasis on high spls and bass output. The only dynamic speaker I would recommend
would be wilson audio watt/puppy. Otherwise you should look at some transmission lines like PMC or maybe some active speakers. And if none of these do it for you check out some of the many horn speakers. I think Duke Lejeune said Classic Audio Reproductions makes some horn designs which come very close to being able to reproduce a full drum kit.
Someone on this thread mentioned some first-order crossover designs. IMO, they will sound the best for various reasons and I have 2 sets of Thiels. But because of the extended output range required of drivers in these designs and the spl levels I think you are after I strongly urge you not to consider them. Firstorder crossover designs cannot handle continuously high spls.
would be wilson audio watt/puppy. Otherwise you should look at some transmission lines like PMC or maybe some active speakers. And if none of these do it for you check out some of the many horn speakers. I think Duke Lejeune said Classic Audio Reproductions makes some horn designs which come very close to being able to reproduce a full drum kit.
Someone on this thread mentioned some first-order crossover designs. IMO, they will sound the best for various reasons and I have 2 sets of Thiels. But because of the extended output range required of drivers in these designs and the spl levels I think you are after I strongly urge you not to consider them. Firstorder crossover designs cannot handle continuously high spls.