Suncoast Audio goes to the EXTREME - MBL XTreme Reference System

[Ritmo]

I just received my copy of TAS today and read the review of the X-tremes. Just the review I would have expected. Even 10-11 years after first hearing them nothing in my audio experience has equaled that afternoon. There are many excellent speakers to choose from. This is one of only two speakers that I have speaker envy. Oh those fortunate few who don't have to weigh the pro's and con's of such a purchase.

Jim -

I’m in complete agreement with you. I’ve heard many ultra-priced speakers and systems; none have impressed me as much as the Extremes. These speakers are absolutely fantastic.

I would like to see MBL develop a reference system (between the 101 Es and the Extremes) and trickle down the Extreme concept (pair down from 4 tweeters and mids to 2, remove the top “surround” tweeter and do 4 subs down from 6). That would be more affordable and easier to implement in a smaller room.

 

[bart]

Ken, the X-tremes would not work in my current 2-channel room. A speaker like that needs room to breathe and I wouldn't want them in our living room. That means the best option for a large speaker set-up would be moving stuff around in our lower level which has plenty of space. Now if I was only willing to part with that kind of money on audio.

Jim, what a fantastic room!
They surely would fit in there perfectly... :woot: