The Insanity of Marketing Disguised as Science in Loudspeakers

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Yes, one size does not fit all. Does Harman test dipoles against monopoles?

The answer would be yes. Which is why I linked the conversation with Sean Olive that I did.

How do we compare "the potential sound quality of the speaker?" Aren't the comparisons of actual sound under known conditions?

Well, known AND complementary to the specific design. Harman failed meeting that last piece.

We must be looking at different things. Do you have a link?

Sorry, the link I provided does contain the answer. Here's the quick link:

Mono and dipoles

This links to a relevant page where the specific document is found towards the bottom. Look for "downloaded for free" to find the comparison to which I refer. Dickie Bass Nut Greene never got that far.

I know a fair number of people with excess income who spend $15k or more for a pair of speakers based on a sales associate's skillful recommendations.

A "fair number of people"? Who are these utterly clueless folks? Exactly how many to which you refer? Sorry to hear that! I confess that I cannot relate to that stupidity at all.