Why ESL?

[Gordon]

Thought it was time for a second thread here! I had always lusted after a pair of ML's. Just could never afford them until recently.

The major factor in me going with an ESL was I can't find a tweeter that does not irritate my ears. I was thisclose to buying a pair of Dynaudio C2. I had listened to them a couple of times and was just about sold. I happened to take a Yes CD (The Ladder) to the dealer for my final listen and there was a spot in several of the cuts that just hurt my ears. Unfortunately, my dealer does not carry ML or Magnepan. I'd have loved to give him the money I spent elsewhere to get the ML.

He was cool with my choice. He has the opinion that every ear has it's preference. He did try to steer me to some Avalon speakers but the WAF did not happen.

I'd be interested in hearing why some of you chose ESL's over cones and domes.

Gordon