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I heard the Box

I never quite followed what people meant when they commented "All I heard was the box"
when listening to a speaker. 

I experienced it now twice in the past month. Once with some Dynaco A25s and then with a pair
of Electrovoice EV 4s.

My problem is now that hear the box, I can't seem to unheard it. 

These old gems were meant to be used in my office mostly for FM radio background.

So my question is- A load of both of these speakers were sold over many years so
how did people get around this issue?

I am now leaning toward an Andrew Jones dual concentric bookshelf solution.
Those I have heard in my home and sounded quite acceptable at $600 new.


chorus

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mijostyn
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chorus, do you know the model of the Tannoys you are using?

millercarbon, I think you have that backwards. You have to be wrecked to like Tektons.
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mijostyn
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jnorris2005, you should not insult hogs like that!
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@roxy54 , The only limitation a modern ESL has is in the very low bass. They will do it but it knocks the wind out of them. With subwoofers it is a whole different story. Not only will they go louder than most systems but they are as dynamic as any horn system. 

I think most of us who have been smitten by line source dipoles are loth to return to "box" speakers. After switching to ESLs from Allison 1's in 1978 I have never looked back. Since, I have had Tympanys, Apogee Divas, Acoustat 2+2s twice then my current Sound Labs where I plan to stay for the duration. 

I think if you start with a speaker as good as the Maggie 3.7i you will never look back. If you want more volume there is the 20.7 followed by the jump to Sound Labs. Less expensive dipoles and open baffle speakers have compromises that might make enclosed speakers preferable to some. Also, the science behind enclosures has advanced dramatically in the last 20 years. There are some very good point source speakers out there. 
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