Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design


Seeking to purchase one of the following 3 speakers:

1. Proac K3-2 way design

2. Totem Element Metal V2-2 way design

3. Triangle Cello-3 way design

I am under the impression, (which I may be incorrect) that a three way design is superior to a 2 way design.  All of the above speakers listed below retail for about $18,000 per pair. Am I correct to assume that a 3 way design will give the listener a much better chance to hear the full audio spectrum as opposed to a 2 way design?

Thank you.  

 

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Showing 2 responses by audition__audio

3 way designs are more difficult to get right. Also 3 ways are more expensive, so be suspect of a 2 and 3 way design of similar price.

I really like the designs with no midrange crossover but they are somewhat output limited. Again much easier to make a good 2 way which should have better time and phase characteristics. A dedicated midrange driver is both a blessing and a curse due to the crossover. Never could warm to the original Heil driver.