I've been in this hobby for a long time (since 1979).Just remember it is a hobby not a life and death pursuit. My opinion and only my opinion is the Rogers LS3/5A. gold badge that I purchased in 1979 for $300.00 (used) but costed $400.00 new at the time.Sold them on this site in 1979 for $1,70.00.!! I almost blew them up but Regnar in New York saved them. They are all the things the top reviewers say they are and why reviewers like Holt, Kessler, and Reichert keep them around regardless of all the new contestants they reviewed.
(R.I.P. Holt) Now the polar opposite would be the Usher BE718 DMD now discontinued but sometimes available on the used market. They are big and bold, sounding like a floor stander and easily able to fill a large room with sound. Needs a good stand like the Skylan two pillar stands filled with epoxy aquarium gravel. In my opinion everything out there are also-rans. NOTE: read the review in 6moons on the Ushers, but read it carefully about his thoughts on standpoint speakers in general. An eyeopener!
David
