Meadowlark speakers


I'm looking for a good value in a low priced floorstander. I've seen excellent reviews of the whole Meadowlark line, which has recently gone out of production. I'm thinking of the Kestrel Hotrod or Kestrel 2. Anyone have an opinion regarding which model is best?

On this site there are several that have been available for sale for quite a while. Is there something wrong with Meadowlarks that they have gone out of production and that the models listed on Audiogon are'nt selling?

On a more obscure note, I read that the port in transmission line speakers is not responsible for much bass output. Does that mean that the rear ported Kestrel can be placed closer to the rear wall than other ported models?

Thanks for the help,
Peter Ennis
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Showing 1 response by timrhu

Upfront I must say I'm one of those with Meadowlarks listed on Audiogon now.
I own both Kestrel Hot Rods and Shearwater Hot Rods, both bought used. Mine were purchased before Meadowlark went under but still at what I consider bargain prices. The Kestrel Hot Rods are a hard speaker to beat for what they are selling for used. They have a very smooth and easy to listen to sound. This is achieved without losing detail or resolution; excellent bass for their size also. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a small floorstander or even someone looking for a stand mounted speaker as they don't take up any more space than stands and image exceptionally well.
BTW my Shearwaters are being sold because we're in the process of building a house and living in an apartment, no room for them. Once the house is built and the listening room is ready, another Meadowlark product, probably Herons, will be highly considered.