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"The Ultra High-End Speaker."

My entire relatively simple high end audio system retails for approx. $70,000, with my speakers alone retailing for approx. $24,000 (Revel Salon 2 speakers).  I've been around high-end audio for over 40 years.  I attend audio shows and visit local and non-local high-end audio shops on a regular basis.  I get to hears a lot of high-end audio speakers and gear all the time.  That said, I honestly believe, along with others who've visited my home and have listened to my system, that my system (speakers) produce that ultra high-end, reference quality sound.  Others would suggest that, when it comes to speakers, that the "Ultra High-End" sound can only be achieved by megabuck speakers costing 50K, 100K, 250k and beyond.  I do not believe that ultra high-end ("Sound Quality") is excusive to those speakers costing a king's ransom.  And, I think my own system is am example of what can be achieved at a lower (not for most people) price point.  I absolutely believe in the law of diminishing returns, especially when it comes to high-end speakers.  What's your definition, idea of, what you consider to be, a "Ultra High-End Speaker, and at what price point does the ultra high-end start?????            

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ggc
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I have always liked the science behind Lansche Audio.

https://www.lansche-audio.com/en/ 

Although the site is under construction one is still able to get a sense of what they are about.

What I like is the attempt to capture the entire range of the frequency response as it pertains to the human environment. As many have mentioned room treatments would also have a tremendous affect.

A good friend had a pair of the Revel Salon 2. A really solid performing speaker. He traded them in and got a pair of Rockports which he regretted. He then invested in a pair of Lanche 8.2 and never looked back. IMHO - the differenes were, that the Revel Salons had alot of energy and really good imaging. The Rockports, looked cool, but fell short especially given the price tag. And the Lansche's - the best way I can think of to describe it is that extremely clean (not clinical)  detailed music enveloped the entire environment. 

I have used Lansche's approach as a guide in my own system as I cannot afford $200K++ for the 8/9.2 models.

Inspired by thier design - the active woofer seperated from the passive midrange, which in turn is seprated from the plasma tweeter(also active) - I added a pair of subs to my speakers, and then also added a pair of "Super Ribbon Tweeters".  Its far from matching the 9.2 Frequency response, 18 Hz - 150KHz however it has signifigantly expanded upon what I originally had for a fraction of the price.

My next investment will be in room treatments.

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