I have never imlpied that they are better because they have been around for a long time. Fact is, and you can read the reviews that the big Apogees where always tested as the worlds best. And they are only as good as the electronics. If you heard a Fullrange (which is very rare) and didnt like it than its either the electronics or you like a colored sound. Which if you have Maggies or boxes, like. Easy as that.

What sounds real. That shouldnt be a question. Its easy. If i play a Violin (my friends GF plays a 4 Million Dollar Stradovari in the Zurich Symphoni Prchestra and if she plays in the room and we record that and play it on the system and it sounds the same than that is REAL. Something boxes will never reach.

But nevermind, i tried to help you all. But go ahead and dumpb 1000's into worthless boxes. I dont really care anymore. Same as the comment from RGA that they are soo cheap to make Just no clue.

Its not difficult to drive a 1ohm load and there are many amps that can do it.