6 months ago I was able to buy a great sounding used pair of Vapor Audio Joule Black speakers due to a veneering defect in manufacture that allowed me to get this awesome pair for about 28% of the list price. These have been my take to an island set of speakers since I first heard them 5 years ago at Axpona, They do everything well and have no weaknesses at all.
Sanders 10e ESL speakers that come with most of the electronics when you buy from them is another of the island speakers that I love.
Revelation speakers from Aether Audio would be my choice for fun in a near live sounding speaker with virtually unlimited dynamics and volume headroom possibilities, that still sound very detailed and cohesive. They have been out of business for a few years but are scheduled to start up again before the end of this year.
Bob
Sanders 10e ESL speakers that come with most of the electronics when you buy from them is another of the island speakers that I love.
Revelation speakers from Aether Audio would be my choice for fun in a near live sounding speaker with virtually unlimited dynamics and volume headroom possibilities, that still sound very detailed and cohesive. They have been out of business for a few years but are scheduled to start up again before the end of this year.
Bob