Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012

Traditional box speakers have become so good nowadays is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012?

taters12-07-2012 12:57am

mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21,887 posts 12-08-2012 at 04:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Panels do do massed strings particularly well.
donjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,335 posts 12-08-2012 at 05:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've always been imprssed with panels although they don't work in my room. I think they'll be around for a long time. Wish I could own a pair and listen to them.
chadeffect Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 586 posts 12-08-2012 at 11:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Taters, an interesting question. The short answer is yes IMHO. The long answer is that some box speakers can have planar type aspects sonically these days. But just as drivers and materials have got better for cones and domes,so have planars. My refurbished and modified Apogees are hard to beat. Graz ribbons which are made to higher tolerances than the original ribbons start to show up many other speakers. Have a listen to the latest Magnepans and see which speakers can compete for the same budget? You may need to rewrite your question to "Is there really a need for anything but panel speakers from now on?" Lol
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mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21,887 posts 12-08-2012 at 05:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete mmgs for $500 are still a best value that is hard to beat.