What is the "design" of the "ULTIMATE" loudspeaker


anyone have thoughts about that ?
what would be the ultimate even if it's no still doable,loudspeaker system ?

and what are the monster loudspeakers already developped?

i know that Martin Logan have a huge 20 speakers sub system and a big front pannel speakers ...and mirage are still working on the OM-1 wich will retail at 25 000 USD and seems to be almost perfect..

thanks..
jinmtvt

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Very tough question... I cannot answer.

Monster speakers...

Rockport Xenia's 4 Cabinets at 500 lbs average each.

"Clearly, the horn loaded planar transducer system absolutely stands alone with regard to its ability to resolve low level detail, micro-dynamic shadings, maintain a cohesive harmonic envelope, and render complex musical textures. Of course, its most important attribute is a uncanny ability to convey musical emotion and the artist's very intent. Couple this with its ability to be driven by even a 10 watt triode with dynamic headroom to burn and you begin to get a feel for this loudspeaker's uniqueness."

HORN SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: 25 1/2" wide x 82 1/2" high x 36 3/4" deep Weight: approximately 550 lbs. each horn recommended minimum amplifier power – 10 watts nominal impedance - 4.9 ohms, purely resistive

WOOFER SPECIFICATIONS: Woofer Tower Dimensions: 21 1/2" wide x 82 1/2" high x 36 3/4" deep Weight: approximately 450 lbs. each tower recommended minimum amplifier power - 50 watts nominal impedance - 8 ohms

$128,500

Kharma Grand Enigma: "This 12 ton system is fully active with 30kW of amplification, equipped with 24 ultrahigh efficiency planar-magnetic HF-units, 24 15-inch LF drivers and 48 6-inch MF drivers. Placed in a specially prepared subterranean listening room of 45,000 cubic feet, it presents sound with incredible dynamics and limitless power, easily reproducing live concert levels at a distance of 10 meters."

$1,000,000 ?

Wilson Audio WAMM's: $225,000
Danielk141: While I am a huge Magnepan fan and love the sound, the speakers you mention do not reproduce the "event" properly. Tonally they are wonderfull and very seductive, however, when it comes to convey the "dynamic energy" and extreme bass reproduction, they fall short when compared to any of the speakers mentioned.

I personally would give up a bit of dynamics for purity and cohesiveness, but, in this thread, I am perceiving we make no sacrifice.