I agree. For the money I prefer the one-and-a-half-sized 3/5 called the Spendor SC3, turned sideways. MUCH more bottom end, and a nice 88/89dB/w efficiency. For $1400/pr they're a great alternative to the Special, and if you're building a HT they make a profoundly-good front trio.
I'd also compare the S3/1p ($1400) 6.5" 2-way as well, although I suspect that ALL of these lack the hoter tweeter of the SPECIAL. Dealer tells me the SPECIAL is for the US market's desires for a brighter top octave. West coast and/or aging male ears? Ha!
I'd also compare the S3/1p ($1400) 6.5" 2-way as well, although I suspect that ALL of these lack the hoter tweeter of the SPECIAL. Dealer tells me the SPECIAL is for the US market's desires for a brighter top octave. West coast and/or aging male ears? Ha!