Ribbon Tweeters

Piega speakers extend to 47.5 k.

The lack of extension beyond 20khz isn't/shouldn't be an issue since less than 1% of the adult population can even hear above 20khz (or actually: 1% can hear to 25khz). The fidelity laws are still set at 20hz-20khz as being one of the the ideals for speakers. Your concern would be just with how they perform in the same territory-below 20khz. That being said, its really how well the technology was done-there are good ribbons and bad ribbons (e.g. single-ended). I would go ahead an audition the piega's. There's not alot of musical information above 20khz either. Some stuff like cymbals contain harmonics as high as 100khz and studies have show that when exposed to stimulus' above 20,000hz there is/was brain activity, but no listeners subjective evaluation was able to detect the stimulus even though it was happening to them. I don't think it would be "a waste of time." Ribbons can be good. If you don't like them it would probably be for all sorts of other reasons, like distortion levels or something. Listen to the Piega's and some other stuff in the same price range to get a feel for what you like. And don't feel pressured by the dealer even though he is doing something nice. Its an expensive purchase and you want to be happy with what you get-trust your instincts on it.

Gregm--

The Rowland extends from .1Hz to 160 kHz. However, I was curious about the range of the ribbon tweeters because I figured that distortion may become an issue if they have limited range.

Bis there are ribbons for $60/pr the Daytons. Then you've got the Raven 3's at $1700/EACH!!! Here is a list of some new tech ribbons. ESg2,3 Raven1,2,3 Philips RT8,RSQ8. I'm not sure which ribbons the Piega's use. Ezmer offers good advice, don't sign anything at the moment. Sleep on the decision a few nights. Read a bunch of threads and listen to as many speakers as you can in the next few months. Then you'll better your choice.

Piega uses their own driver which differs from others in several ways.It is a double density with a much more powerful magnet .It is quilted to act as a true piston and it has a true 4 ohm impedence.The driver extendes to over 47.5 k and is 96 db efficient.It is direct drive.The midrange driver is push pull and even more highly efficient also quilted and when wired together in the network presents a very easy load as well as being super reliable.They build all drivers in house and don't do oem like other mass builders.Check these speakers out as they are amazing.Room 604 and the Murry Hills suite b at The Home Entertainment 2002 on the 30 May through June 2 and in Greensboro at the Four Seasons hotel May 25th.Featured will be dvd audio like never heard before.