Recommendations for Speakers that sound like Snell

You love the speakers, and it would cost a great deal more to get something comparable that is smaller and new or nearly new. If she cares about your needs, she will let you keep what is important to you. Don't cave to pressure. Most women hate big speakers, (except you Elizabeth) but she needs to realize that the way they look is less important than the pleasure you get from listening to them.

Hmmmm : I thought Women always say " Size Doesn't Matter "

I think the Type D is a better speaker - in a much smaller footprint.

Lneilb said: "I think the Type D is a better speaker - in a much smaller footprint."

You are certainly entitled to your opinion. The Type D is a fine conventional speaker, but IMO no match for the Type A, assuming the proper room, placement and electronics.

Peter Snell was a brilliant designer who developed loudspeaker technologies that are still in use today. Kevin Voecks, who designed the Type D, had a very different vision and took Snell speakers in an entirely different direction.

Interesting site on Snell: www.snell.no

Healthy discussion on Snell speakers. I own and love the Type EIII designed by Kevin Voecks. I've heard the C's, D's and the Audio Note Versions of the E's. All very great sounding speakers IMHO. The A's are big, but that's part of what makes them have that presentation.