It's always humorous reading responses to someone looking for recommendations regarding new speakers. Answers vary widely and likely predicated on what's sitting in the respondent's living room. One post asks the question "what type of music do you enjoy." Ridiculous. The goal of any well designed speaker is to as accurately as possible reproduce the original image. Rock, jazz, classical, acoustic, electric, vocals, motion picture soundtrack, it makes no difference. Ultimately a speaker system that adheres to this basic principle will provide the listener with the greatest level of satisfaction over the years. Why then do speakers vary so much in characteristics? Because some companies have much larger R&D resources than others which includes the ability to design and manufacturer all associated components within the system. Also keep in mind that high cost does not assure high performance.. Ultimately beauty is in the ear of the beholder but if you are looking for long term satisfaction seek a manufacturer with resources. Although tempted to list examples I will refrain.
