The Best Loudspeaker Brands for Both Luxury and Performance: The Definitive List

**Kuoppis** · November 15, 2020, 05:47 PM

Yawn, next.

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**LVB** · November 15, 2020, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Yawn, next.

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And what did I just tell you about posts openings??

**kiwi_1282001** · November 15, 2020, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Do we have yet another angry old man outburst here? […]

Originally Posted by LVB

On the contrary, always a pleasure to point out the dichotomies in your posts

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Ever tried to be smart and pleasant? Some people say that goes a long way.

LoL. Patterns.

Full pleasantries and embosoming will be restored once you repent and desist from your commentaries which suggest that dome tweeters are not on par with the best in the industry.

Statements like that incense some Magico owners (LVB, Gene et. al) – all the more so when they are made by a former Magico owner.

Jeff Fritz’s article which has been supported by Mike’s recent comments suggests some folks, largely non-audiophiles, are buying “luxury” audio gear for reasons other than sound quality. For some consumers, the purchase of a luxury brand can go a long way in increasing self-esteem or providing a sense of belonging – so by extension, a perceived threat to the brand elicits the same response as a threat to self.

**Kuoppis** · November 16, 2020, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001

Statements like that incense some Magico owners (LVB, Gene et. al) – all the more so when they are made by a former Magico owner.

Well, my comment should make you happy. It gives you an opportunity to push Borresen a little more, doesn’t it? Or have you lost your brand ambassador agreement in the meantime, Ralph?

And as you say, I’ve had several Magicos, and now like something else better. And the problem with that is...?

There are people who appear to take Jeff’s comments as something absolute. But I find it a bit difficult to build a best of list by excluding key technologies. At least Jeff’s colleague Jonathan Valin used to have Raidho’s and now has MBL’s, which neither have domes.

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**kiwi_1282001** · November 16, 2020, 09:00 AM

I’m just encouraging you to go easy on the Magico fanboys. #sensitive.

I believe Jeff Fritz has reviewed Raidho’s smallest floor standing loudspeaker model which I understand wowed him with its ability to resolve fine detail. But as the Raidho retails for significantly less than US$100k, it can’t be considered a “luxury product” by Jeff’s determinants.

I do agree with you that building a “best of list” by omitting key technologies is deeply problematic.

You mention Jonathan Valin. A recent JV “reference system” list indicates he currently has 8 pairs of loudspeakers of which I understand only one pair is a traditional dome and cone.

**Gene** · November 16, 2020, 02:39 PM

Oh im so mad at Kuoppis for incensing me when exposing my tweeter envy! No embosoming until i get an apology!

**Kuoppis** · November 16, 2020, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Gene

Oh im so mad at Kuoppis for incensing me when exposing my tweeter envy! No embosoming until i get an apology!

So sorry Gene, please, please, please...

The Best Loudspeaker Brands for Both Luxury and Performance: The Definitive List

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**Gene** · November 16, 2020, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

So sorry Gene, please, please, please...

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Sure..its all ok now.. but embosoming will need to be virtual for obvious health reasons

so....HUG>>>HUG>>>HUG from a present to a former magico fanboy

**Kuoppis** · November 17, 2020, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by Gene

Sure..its all ok now.. but embosoming will need to be virtual for obvious health reasons

so....HUG>>>HUG>>>HUG from a present to a former magico fanboy

I still like Magicos, would not have owned three pairs if I didn’t. Now I have something else, don’t really understand the fuss.

A bit difficult to rationalize that binary line of thought some people appear to follow, that there’s only 100% for, or 100% against something, and nothing in between.

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**Gregm** · November 17, 2020, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

Thank you to Jeff Fritz at Soundstage. Always a fun time.

Exactly.
Perhaps we overlooked the entertainment factor in the article?
It doesn't read like it was meant to be an exhaustive market-reasearch into speakers... subjective would be more like it.

For a subjective example, I would have included Kharma speakers in the list; German Physiks (the driver should qualify, it's not a horn). Probably others as well.

**Jeff Fritz** · December 1, 2020, 08:15 AM

The follow-up electronics article, with a slightly different approach.

Luxury and Performance: The Electronics I'd Shortlist

Thanks,
Jeff

**thedudeabides** · December 1, 2020, 11:17 AM

Hi Jeff,

Please do something about the "darkness" of your font. I can't read the words.

**Spock** · January 8, 2021, 07:11 PM

And the luxury goes on, taking another step forward.
But I have to admit that they are soooo beautiful!

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/1...-24k-gold.html

**hifinutt** · January 11, 2021, 01:05 PM

shame tannoy are not there !!

**chops** · January 13, 2021, 07:56 PM

Exactly why I completely ignore articles like that. They mean nothing and are far, far, far from the truth.

Not to mention, like others have complained about, light gray text on dark gray background sucks for one's eyes.

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