Like most everyone who buys used on Audiogon we do not get the opportunity to audition most products, it would be nice. That's exactly where audioreview would give someone aid in buying, right? to give opinions from the customer user. No, no one made me buy the speakers, but the opinions were so overwhelmingly positive for this particular speaker, I was to say the least, very surprised at the immediate apparent mediocre sound from these.

That's the discussion I'm trying to generate here. The question begs to be asked, Is this a matter of taste and sound preferences? or does it cross the line into not even knowing what constitutes a relative accurate sound of the instrument and performance.

I apologize if I sound elitist and like ''mister I know real sound" but I almost feel that there is a need for master classes on this subject.

Everyone has individual taste and preferences, but this speaker( in my opinion) crosses the line into fantasy sound. I admit to buyer's remorse big time, but I think there's something wrong going on out there in "audiophelia'' land.

RGA is absolutely correct when he points out that microdynamics are critical and I would say essential and necessary to the music. If a speaker so to say. ''smoooothsss'' over that and goes for a ''pleasing'' audio experience, then how could anyone have a clue abut what the artist is conveying?

Therefore the music would put one to sleep, boring, etc...

I have leaned a valuable lesson. That the good ole days of driving down the street to your local dealer and auditioning a speaker are long gone. Maybe it's less risky to buy electronics of good calibre but speakers, and believe me I knew in my bones I was taking a chance, need a good audition, never again.

Many thanks to all.

Heywood