Newform R8 2's plus 30in. ribbons were the speaker of choice in my room between '95 and '98. The ribbons were incomparable and I have yet to find superior sound. The bass, though, seemed queasy to me and additionally the speed difference between the ranges was irritating after awhile - though I understand that now J. Meyer is using the newer quicker bass drivers from Scanspeak. The 645's have been given many favourable reviews in Audioreview....though because this is a factory-direct to customer operation AR postings are encouraged, I suppose. The only other drawback I found (with the 30in. ribbons) was differing vertical dispersion. At present I'm using Hales T5's, having almost gone for a pair of '645's...at some point I'll give NR's another listen! Always enjoyable to own, Newforms may not be so easily saleable, but try a pair...great value!
