Very different technologies: compared to cone drivers, electrostatic speakers:
Advantages:
Very fast, transparency, clarity, realism
Disadvantages/differences:
Requires a lot of power
Takes up a lot of space
Has subpar/poor/non-existent bass/sub-base because tech cannot push enough air
Subwoofer integration very difficult/disappointing- matching fast electrostatic w slower cone subs
However, I believe Magnepan is working on a project “Magnepan for Condos” for matching their electrostatic w a different custom fast subwoofer- preliminary concept sonic reviews were really positive
Advantages:
Very fast, transparency, clarity, realism
Disadvantages/differences:
Requires a lot of power
Takes up a lot of space
Has subpar/poor/non-existent bass/sub-base because tech cannot push enough air
Subwoofer integration very difficult/disappointing- matching fast electrostatic w slower cone subs
However, I believe Magnepan is working on a project “Magnepan for Condos” for matching their electrostatic w a different custom fast subwoofer- preliminary concept sonic reviews were really positive