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Planars/ Electrostats benefits over box speakers?

I always been fascinated by Martin Logan and Magneplanar speakers. I have heard one or two models of both over the years. Would like to get some input from owners of "planar speakers" as what sound quality benefits do they offer over a floorstander, especially in the area of overall smoothness.

Are there any planar models of either company that have a small footprint and are not monolithic in height, but still sound very good???
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lacee
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Cone speakers I've owned-Klh,JBL L65,Mirage M3si, Vandersteen 2 c,Rogers LS 3/5a,Mission 770,Tannoy Arden, Merlin MMxe,Ref 3a Grand veena, Vr4,Meadowlark Heron I,and more.

Planars- Mag.sma, Acoustat3 medallion,Martin logan sequel, CLS 2Z,Quad 63, stacked Quad 57,Acoustat monitor X with direct drive servo amps.

I've always gone back to planar speakers .

I like the smack of cones, but multi drivers usually start to wear on me.

I much prefer a more seamless presentation, which is what planars give me.
lacee
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Crossovers have a sound, and can degrade the music no matter how complex or simple, crossovers kill.

Also, multi driver systems always seem to sound like multi drivers to my ears.

I have listened to a few cone speakers that came close to stats, such as Verity Audio, and the Sonus Faber Stradivari.

Also the old Tannoys had a similar coherent point source sound, but the price was not as fast or clear as a stat.

I used to have Vandersteen 2ci way back and a pair of Quad 63 I used to switch between.

The Quads were better, but not by a great margin.

The Vandersteen five that I heard were very good with much better bass than any stat in my experience, except for a pair of Ultimate One Soundlabs that I've also had the pleasure of listening to at an audiophiles home.

It was a different kind of bass, but very full none the less.

The Soundlabs were the best stats I've heard and one of the best speakers I've heard.
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