I have a pair of Dunlavy Cantatas that I bought after a visit to the factory and a meeting with John (They sadly went out of business shortly afterward). Of the many interesting things he said, one stood out in my mind. All of his speakers (that he was building at that point) sound the same except for base. The midrange and tweeter response is identical.
I have a friend who has been in the high end audio business for many years, both as a dealer and a manufacturer--at one time he was the #1 dealer for Audio Research in the US. He has heard virtually everything and when he heard my Cantatas (same as the Aletha, only square column), he was completely blown away and set out on a frenzied search to find a pair (he failed). He said without a doubt these were the most natural, dynamic speakers he'd ever heard.
Anyway, what a pity they are no more, but if you locate a pair, buy them. You won't get mine in the near future as I am an addict.
I have a friend who has been in the high end audio business for many years, both as a dealer and a manufacturer--at one time he was the #1 dealer for Audio Research in the US. He has heard virtually everything and when he heard my Cantatas (same as the Aletha, only square column), he was completely blown away and set out on a frenzied search to find a pair (he failed). He said without a doubt these were the most natural, dynamic speakers he'd ever heard.
Anyway, what a pity they are no more, but if you locate a pair, buy them. You won't get mine in the near future as I am an addict.