In my opinion, can't be done. Once you get into "hi-fi", too much comes down to taste. My speakers were built in 1958 and sound better than most of what I have ever heard, at least to me. Then you get into age of design verses manufacture date. I do like the sound of a Tannoy Westminster, but that is actually old tech. I was just at a store in California last week and listened to the Wilson top of the line, driven by the top of the line D'Agostino amps. Yep, everything was there and better just comes down to taste. It could definitely get louder than what I have. I walked away knowing that I like what I have better. They also had some Boenicke speakers that, for the money, were much more toe curling for me than the Wilson. From there you also have some unbelievable "other" items to beat if you are going after everything pre-1970. Take a tour of Oswalds Mill or listen to some ginourmous old Western Electrics.
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@realworldaudio and @mahgister well said and many dittos of agreement. When someone can throw a $2 x 2" speaker on a table and make it sound like some of the great old stuff, they will have something. For now, I will be happy with my big speaker cabinets and wonderful sound. |