Kelton, While many of my fellow audiophiles may scoff at what I'm about to say, here goes. I just had a pair of speakers made for me by Bill W. at Audio Ventures in Milwaukee, WI. The cabinets are heavily braced, 7 cu. ft. int. vol., with zebrawood veneer. Each contains all top-of the-line Audiom Focal drivers: (2) 13" Neoglass woofers, (1) 7" neoglass mid, and (1) 1" inverted titanium dome tweet. The crossovers are huge, containing approx. $800 just in parts; therfore, no loss in the xo's. The motor structure on the Focal woofers is awe-inspiring, using a ring of approx. 2" rare earth magnet "pucks". The woofers have tremendous visceral impact, yet are VERY controlled. The mid is the most open dynamic mid have heard (but haven't heard the Eidolens). The tweeter is like "butta". Am driving them with all Spectral/MIT, approx. 380W/side. This system plays 110dB cleanly. The speaks ran me 10K, but they will realistically compare to those costing 2-5X that. Look at what drivers Wilson, JMLabs, Avalon, Kharma, etc. use: alot are custom-made Focals for each application. If you want, let me know where you are located. I can give you Bill W's number, or even have you come over for a listen.
Rock and Roll Speakers
I have been down the audio hi fi road for about 5 years now. Spent more money than my wife will ever know about( if i want to live ) have a large listening room 19x24x9. I like loud rock and roll, I have great tastes in music from braums, to miles davis, sonny rollins, herbie handcock to the new alternative bands. I like to go to clubs and hear live music. According to bound for sound I like to listen to amplified music that is reproduced. They said to buy some mini monitors and a good sub. I have spent $$$$ and bought the ML quest, gallo ref 1's, platinum audio ref 2's Ml monolith 2's and even some exotic german physiks boarderland's with the DDD. All have their great strengths but I really dont love any of them. Love the sound and feel of the esl, gallos were ok, the German Physiks are the finest of all, almost angelic, but I miss the sock it in your gut feeling. In the past I played in some college bands and when I grow up I would like to be a studio engineer, I know what sound I like but havent found it yet. I live in a very rural area and cant audition alot of equipment. For electronics I have the Burmester 956 250w amp, Meridian 541 processor, 518, and 506.20cd and nbs cables. What I want is it to pass the ac/dc test. Dont call it crude music but if i have spent 35-45k on equipment I want it to do what I want it to do. I like quality and dont mind paying for it. I have listened to the Revel Studios, Legacy Focus, liked both but what about long term (years) enjoyment. Any thoughts about the Von S 7's or the Dunluvy 5 or 6's. I want a large sound and large volume but to be able to enjoy the old smokey 2am jazz after a hard day.