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Personal speaker evolution

OK, so here is a thread I haven't ever seen here: What speakers have you owned? starting with the earliest, price paid, new/used, and perhaps the models that really impressed you (for the price) in CAPS.

Rat Shack Something or others, $120, new
Fisher Something or others, $280, new
ADS L710's, $550, new
Snell A2i's, $1100, used
BEVERIDGE SYSTEM 3'S, $1000, used
Martin Logan CLS, $1400, used
MARTIN LOGAN SL3'S, $2300, used
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rkmoyle
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I guess we all go through more than one zen moment as strive for nirvona of the ears! Prior to going off to war many years ago I had a floor standing pair of Wharfdale 100 75lb speakers I bought from good old Lafeyette store, $100.00 each. Back from Nam I purchased a pair of Fisher XP7-C speakers, $150.00 each. Then in 1970 MacIntosh came out with their ML series, I was drawn in! $316.00 each. 8 years later I heard the big Infinity Quantums and I just had to have them, so, in 1978, I swallowed hard and spent $1635.00 for the Quantum 2's. They lasted 18 years until I was totally smitten by the Legacy Focus. I drove 8 hours just to listen and returned home and ordered a pair. Price was now $5895.00 with rosewood finish and internal wiring upgrade. 15 years passed, now I'm ready to retire and I thought I needed a new pair ton last until the end. So, after four months reading and running I settled on pair of Coincident Pure Reference cost? $22,000.00. end of the line. Took the wife on the trip seeking approval, yes! It was successful!
I realize my trip isn't as wild as others, but I had to balance my hobby with kids, guess which comes first? But, I'm happy! Rich
rkmoyle
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I started many years ago, 1966:

Radio Shack Optimus, 125.00 for the pair. Beginners speakers
Wharfedale W60, 190.00 for the pair. Wonderful base output!
Fisher XP7E, 250.00 for the pair. Wonderful open sound with bass.
Fisher XP9, 325.00 for the pair. Bigger better bass, better output.
McIntosh ML-1C 669.00 for the pair, 1971. Terrific bass needed power!
Infinity Quantum 3, $950 the pair, great sound and bass, 16 yrs owned
Legacy Focus, 6400 the pair, awsume sound nothing close 16 yrs
Last pair. Coincident Pure Reference. Only thing close is Wilson Alexandria , cost was 22K. Expensive? Yes, but worth it, go listen and walk away dumbfounded. I can say that after searching for 45 years.
All of the speakers were good in their day. But technology marches on improvements carry. Many speakers were the "trust me honey this the last one!!"
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