Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?


Many of us have found that nothing make the magic happen like a pair of Electrostatics. It's been an evolutionary road for me, starting with various dynamic systems, then ribbon/dynamic hybrids, then full range planar magnetics (Maggies), then Electrostatics. So those of you with experience in Electrostatics, which do you think is (are) the best designed and executed example(s) of the breed?
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Wilfredt, I own the predecessor to the Sanders Sound 10b which is the Innersound Kaya. The Kaya's are a little bigger than the 10b and/or 10c. These speakers do not lack in dynamics and can handle high SPL with no fear of arcing like Quads. They are also full range with no need of a subwoofer because they basically have subs built in. They need a powerful amp to drive the electrostat panels but come with an amp to power the woofers. I'm using an Innersound amp for the panels and it drives them well.

I have heard the 10b and 10c at RMAF a few times and they sound very similar to my Kayas. Driven by a good source these are very good speakers.

They are very directional in the high frequencies because of the flat panel. This results in a one person sweet spot. If you usually listen in the sweet spot then this is not a problem. The benefit of the highs being directional is there is less interaction with the room.