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maggie 2.7 ?
I owned 2.7 and other maggies its a cool loudspeaker your amps would work well dont know about mods mine sounded good as I remember just a bit grainy compared to other more costly maggies. For the $800 or so they sell used for might be worth check... 
High impedance Speakers
You can DIY try PHY open baffles.I have built a quite a few PHY systems, km30 is very good, but as you say a bit costly.Sometimes I custom build PHY systems they do have a 8in that costs a bit less. 
Upgrading Klipsch La Scala crossovers
I upgraded my lascalas in many ways.Tried 1st order others,inc active.Switched out tweeter for T900a fostex, woofers, and even mids,tried many types of damping etc, ended up reassembling to near stock and placing on audiogon.Fun speaker but too vi... 
Upgrading Klipsch La Scala crossovers
If your refering to me I owned lascalas one of the best years 1967 alnico mags metal horns plus other klipsch etc, 2 watts will cause the bass to be muddy.But try if you like maybe it wont bother you.I tried many SETs with mine.2a3 300b did better... 
Upgrading Klipsch La Scala crossovers
2 watts is not enoff your bass will be on the bloated side. 
best or craziest speakers' design..
http://www.audiocraftersguild.com/Xtreme/xtreme.htm 
Best speaker that you dont need a sub under 1.5k
I have a custom built hi-eff ribbon system with 12in fostex woofers 28hz-35khz $1500 shipping inc!! 
Magnepan vs. Martin Logan
I heard ML is coming out with a new CLS. 
Cain & Cain Abbeys and Lowther drivers
Dx4 is a 8in, fe166e is a 6in, time to cut some wood. Why not just use your dx4 in a hedlund or large voight pipe like abbys cabinet. 
Speakers to replace Martin logan Prodigys
I owned prodigy most other logans buds a local dealer.I would say a edgar horns your best bet.Have spent much time with a well broken in pair of summits with great gear and I thought prodigy sounded better to me but they do need a larger space tha... 
What do I expect in a horn speaker system?
A proper front horn system will need a med to small power amplifier.Can provide massive dynamic range that conventional designs cant reproduce, have controled dispersion so dont interact as much with your room.Many vintage horns do have a vintage ... 
Help I have a radio in my tweeter
I have owned gear that did the same but for me its mostly been solid state amplifiers.I could find no way to reduce or eliminate the problem except replace the amps.If your in a hi RF area or near broadcast antenas your out of luck. 
A real genius, one best kept secret??
Funny how he can make a hi-vi rt8 2 ribbon a 95db 1 watt driver, into a 97db 1 watt driver hhmmmmm. I use the hi-vi for 2 years now in a few of my loudspeaker designs its a wonderful transducer but only 95db 1 watt retail $230 pair.If you search m... 
how to tell if a TAD 803 is 2005 2 way version?
hey music doc dont waist your time on this guy. 
speakers similar to Magico Mini's
I can custom build you a loudspeaker I only use very high quality transducers, electrical parts and cabinets check my feedback.