Any great speakers out there?

the avalon eidolon diamonds ($34k) and statements ($85k) bring tears to my eyes due to the realization that i can't yet acquire either model. i'll just have to make do with my regular old eidolons. well, maybe next year; bad economic times are the best of times for bankruptcy practitioners. :) -cfb

I have had Theils, Audio Physics, Talons, and have settled on Kharma Ceramique 1.0's. The most coherent & realistic I've have encountered to date,they get it done sounding soooo right!!

I second the InnerSound Eros. The Martin Logans can't compete at double the price.

Great question!

I have recently been in search for a "cost no object" (within reason for me) speaker. I have listnened to quite a few and have found that most of the time, the difference in price does not correlate with the sonic gain, except for two speakers.

The Rockport Antares and the Kharma Exquisites are the exception. I heard the Rockports in a somewhat difficult room (very low ceiling) and they were MAGNIFICENT! They absolutely disappeared and were so seamless, it was reminiscent of a planar / ribbon with none of the drawbacks associated with those types. The Exquisites did the same for me. Both are gorgeously built, neutral and incredibly dynamic. I wish I had the opportunity to hear them in the same room, but alas, that was not possible. Both were on a totally different sonic level than I have heard before.

Gosh ladies and gents. Is nobody out there familiar with the Revel Salons and Studios? The Salons were Stereophile's speaker of the year last year, and the Studios were there pick this year. And you can now find them out there at a decent price if you are looking for pre-owned.
I know that Stereophile is a breed of highbrows who get some special treatment from the high end industry, but they are right on the money with the Revels. I have spent many hours around a set of Salons, and, because of room limitations, I opted for a set of Studios. I am driving them with a Wadia 860 cd player and biamped Levinson 332's.