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Best Subwoofer you've ever heard???
The 31.5 in fostex super woofer. Best in bass nothing else is close even bass horns are not as detailed. Yes I sell a bass system with the 31.5in woofer. So you may say I have bias. But this is one of if not the best low frequency transducer avail... 
How many 'listen outside of the box' design?
You still have frames stators and diaphragms that resonate no free lunch for any loudspeaker. Also panels can rock back and forth as diaphragm moves. I do not feel these designs are as free from colorations as one thinks. Still estats planars ribb... 
altec model 19 , how to upgrade the speaker ?
Have a friend build a crossover based on specs on the internet if hes competent would be good option its not hard. Use what you have before buying trying new is always best. So get your networks built, run drivers you own. If you want a upgrade ad... 
Great 16 ohm Full Range loudspeakers
Does seem Dukes speaker impedance would be OTL friendly. 
Great 16 ohm Full Range loudspeakers
DIY a speaker with PHY km30 SAG John K- K.C.S. Speakers 
OT Congratulations NY Yankees
Yankees are the worst of all time. 
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
Massive hi-eff horns systems I can adjust these to sound full and loud at listening position without bothering others. 
The Best Best Speaker Thread
The best speaker is whatever your enjoying. Its now best for you at that time in space. 
Why not horns?
Glad Bills busy hes one of the good guys in audio. 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
Jangos free and better than pandora 
Avalon ,discoloration of ceramic tweeter
Do you live in a large city? smoke or cook near them? If not you may have over driven them causing slight voice coil damage that yes will cause a failure with time. Tweeter will also start sounding poor if damaged. So if sounds the same as before ... 
Is new better than old?
Many modern transducers are better than vintage. Just that they did make some wonderful transducers back in the day which your now enjoying. Some are still considered to be very hi performing and are copied by some. Model 19s are wonderful. But mo... 
Which speakers have the biggest soundstage
Larger loudspeakers can produce a large sound-stage. 
My Listening Report of 3 Single Driver Speakers
Some of the better performing fullrange drivers. A short list starting out with lowest price performance. Fostex fe126e,fe166en [Abby used fe166e probably new ones use fe166en] 206en, fe168e sigma, fe208e sigma whats in the Ben.Fostex f120a,f200a ... 
Older Altec horn speakers
Great Paul, Now if you get the upgrade itch do not sell them. They can be improved.