About a year and a half ago I suddenly decided that it was time to try something new, and I took the chance on a pair of Odyssey Audio Kismet speakers that I saw on USAM which were located in Southern California (road trip from AZ). I have no regrets. The things that I loved about the Klipsch Epics were great, but I see now how much they were glossing over in terms of the detail and timing that makes the music come alive in a more real way. It is a really big and important difference. Microdynamics are better, even if the largest dynamic swings are somewhat smaller than they were with the horns, but that small trade-off was well worth it. The bass reach is very surprising, and I can say that for me, they're the best speakers that I have owned up to this point.
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
I just recently recieved my long awaited Shahinian Diapason 2’s from Vasken And they are absolutely spectacular! This got me thinking about my long journey to get here. Bless my wife for putting up with the many many many speakers that have passed through. The lifelong saga began with Magneoan MG 1’s back in college which were replaced by Dahlquist DQ 10’s. Then we traveled down a long road of speakers and systems. Magnepan Tympanis, Misson 770, Randall Rsch DQ10’s, Quad ESL single and stacked, Acoustat II, rogers LS3/5A’s, Linn Isobarik’s (2 pairs) B&W 801 Matrix, Hales Signature, Martin Logan Monolith2, Apogee Scintilla (1 ohm) Apogee Full Range, Theil SC 5A, Egglestonworks Andra, B&W Nautilius 801,Quad 63 and some I’m sure I forgot! Each speaker had its virtues and flaws but oh what a fun and a times frustrating trek! I think I have finally found my speaker to take me to retirement they do everything that I value wonderfully . They are detailed without sounding so, very dynamic, they have great low end reach, power and detail, are open sounding like a planner, their tonality and timbre seem spot on and they sound wonderful on any kind of music. Tell me about your journey!