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Old 06-03-2011, 10:10 PM
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Default Electrostatics are Incredible !!!!!!!

After having using JM Focal Labs, Dali dynamic speakers, for last 10 years forgot how good panel speakers can be

The stereo shop I work at had the pair of Acoustat Spectra 22 traded in this week, the same pair of speakers I owned as new in 1990, serial numbers same as my speakers ( always keep records )

Of course I re-claimed the speakers before they could be resold again

I realize they do not sound the same as current Martin Logan we sell at stereo shop I work at but electrostatics still sound better to me than any box speaker

Made decision to save up for Martin Logan CLX as these is what I really want.

Listening to Acoustats again has made music fun and enjoyable again - incredible sound

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Old 06-03-2011, 10:23 PM
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Never heard a pair, but know I'm missing something. I just don't have the room.

Congrats, it's like meeting your ex again.
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Old 06-03-2011, 11:04 PM
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I like to try some Maggies in my room. Someday...
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Always been a fan of ESL's, especially when you sit in that very pinpointed sweet spot.
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I used to have Apogee Duetta ribbon speakers. I really loved them, one of the best late night speakers. I think that kind of sound is what drew me into my Nola Micros and my Alon Signatures before them. Open baffle dipole ribbon type speakers, wonderful.
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Old 06-04-2011, 02:01 AM
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If you want to have big fun on a low budget, grab a pair of Acoustat 2+2's...

You can probably find a pair for about 1500 bucks and they are pretty amazing.
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I find the electrostatic sounds quite soothing, but my old pair wouldn't stand up to the volumes I used to listen to.
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Which electrostats did you have? My pair of Vantages in my psuedo-HT can play loud and clean to make you deaf.
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Dan, how are your saving efforts going for the CLX's? I am really enjoying the Summit X's! The better the gear the better they get!
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Old 04-17-2012, 10:52 PM
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Always been a fan of ESL's, especially when you sit in that very pinpointed sweet spot.
That is not the case with all electrostats.
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