@tweak1
There was more to the whole story. I did the short version to keep from writing a book.
From past experience I saw the future coming. thought it best to exit ..... stage left.
and the speakers were (to stay on topic)
Acoustat SPECTRA III ESLs.
Not gaudy in my opinion. sounded great to me in ’89. Pretty good looking and massive panels at 66" tall and 32" wide each.