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Aerial 5T impressions
Sorry man, sometimes threads expand in all directions, and in fact I think it is a good thing. We are still talking about speakers and drivers.Indirectly, maybe we are talking about 5T too, that's, there is not much to say about them. 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
I got to get me this book, actually heard about it. 
Aerial 5T impressions
Also, some of his refernce speakers had outboard crossovers. I believe, all reference speakers should be made that way. Do you really think that all that usual sh-t inside cabinets facilitates great sound reproduction? Unfortunately, Michael is on... 
Do we really need anything more than 8" woofer and 1" tweeter for medium size room?
You wanted to say 8 inches not 8 feet, I guess ! 
Aerial 5T impressions
Michael Green, whos free resonance speakers I have, used to have a reference two way model with 8" custom Kevlar driver. Those speakers had a frenquency range down to mid 20s and were capable of playing at high though not insane volume. Michael ha... 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
Visions is not admired by all Mahavishnu fans, it is quite different. It's like one composition. "Sister Andrea" is okay with me but nothing special. 
Active studio monitors anyone?
This is audiophile forum. If you want something much better than Bose get active monitors, if you want great sound don't. SS vs tube is a totally incorrect analogy, and audiophiles do have to spin cds from time to time for the obvious reason. It i... 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
I only listen to four fusion era albums - Bitches Brew and Pangaea by Miles Davis, and Inner Mounting Flame and Visions Of The Emerald Beyond by Mahavishnu Orchestra.I also listen to some compositions from other albums, not many. I have a Nakamich... 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
Not Mahavishnu, McLaughlin/Zavinul duo. Very good.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhHhLCl2_mI 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
Pryso, you were very lucky to see them live and perform their best. I read a number of interviews with McLaughlin. After a certain point in time the first Mahavishnu toured all over the world too much. They had to play the same tunes sometimes eve... 
Exotic vocal
Western music has very much its origin in the Middle Eastern music, like Westerners themselves. Another root is West African music and rhythms. I am mostly indifferent to Indian and Chinese music with some exceptions, like ragas played by Shankar.... 
Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used
That's a strange approach by the Wilson representative.Good modern solid state amps should work reasonably well with many speakers, so it's unlikely that you will end up with a bad match. It just might be the difference between an acceptable match... 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
So, we are in agreement regarding McLaughlin and Gilmour. 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
I would go with Gilmour not Harrison given the choice. 
Aerial 5T impressions
Czarivey, if Kevlar driver is so good why don't many others use it? I suspect, it is not that simple.