We all know there are very good & not so good examples of just about every speaker design, driver material, cabinet style, crossover concept etc. Perhaps YG hasn’t changed their midrange driver because it was excellent to start with which from the few times I’ve heard them, would say it is. ATC hasn’t changed their famous dome midrange much in 40 years & it’s still amongst the very best.
YG speakers are not particularly my favorite as I find them very detailed & image beautifully but a bit lean, dry & analytical - to each his own.
What would like to see much more of in reviews by the big two magazines is comparisons between products of similar design & price. Of course it’s difficult to remember how something sounds weeks or months later, I would imaging these professional reviewers take detailed notes so this should be possible. For example, YG vs. Magico which are quite similar in concept & cost. Or Wilson’s vs. Rockport’s etc. of course with equipment at this level, personally seeing & hearing them is a must & the stores & shows. I’ve used two big shows in the last 3 years to research equipment that I eventually bought & been very happy .