texas42

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Personal speaker evolution
Just remember 3 more pairs I forgot:Definitive Technology BP-2000 (sold them a week ago, I guess they weren't memorable)NHT-2.9 (head in a vice good, but otherwise...)Design Acoustics PS-10I'm sure I'm leaving out bunches... 
Personal speaker evolution
Chronology of speakers I’ve owned: The list is very accurate from 1979-1996. After that, things got crazy as the revolving door started spinning at warp speed…1979 Sansui- SP-12001980 Bose 5011982 Infinity RSb1987 Thiel CS21991 Spica Angelus (with... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Wow, so many speakers, so little time. I heard thousands and owned hundreds so it is difficult to compare them all as the room, setup, components, and source material were all different. Add to that I have changed in my listening tastes and even h... 
Klipsch Cornwall Equivalent?
Elmo, I can find you a pair of the Altec Valencia's in good shape for around $1k, if you are interested. With shipping, might be a bit more though. 
Klipsch Cornwall Equivalent?
Altec Valencia 
Best speaker for small room?
I appreciate all the responses so far and have a few things to research. Regarding the Gallos, I definitely agree, they are great speakers. In fact that is what I have in my main system with the SA amp and Gallo Center. But I'm thinking of somethi... 
Tyler/Salk sensible alternatives to Gallos?
Deliberate, if you decide to unload your Newforms, let me know as I might be going in that direction (also looking at the Gallos). Best of luck to you in your search! 
Review: Polk Audio SDA-2 Speaker
Even with all the Polk bashing in the late 80s and early 90s I was always amazed when I auditioned these back in the day. Although I never owned a pair (until recently) it was a design that was very original and full range. A few months back I pur...