The Path to Paradise . . . or the Road to Ruin?

[Ron Resnick]

That's a perception based on to the fact you don't like SS

. . .

That is fair.

 

[Ron Resnick]

After hearing the MartinLogan Neoliths in fairly controlled circumstances I have come to the conclusion that, for me, for vocals and acoustic instruments and small ensembles, I think the Neolith is the best speaker I have ever heard.

For a broader array of music, most specifically including symphony orchestra music, I think the Gryphon Pendragon is the best speaker I have ever heard.

Might the Pendragon sound as good on vocals and acoustic instruments as the Neolith (sacrificing a bit of transparency in return for a bit more weight and corporeal body on voices and instruments)? Quite possibly.

I consider the answer to that question simply a function of purely personal preference of slightly greater transparency versus slightly greater corporeal body and weight.

 

[witchdoctor]

I like how you started this thread 32 pages ago and at least you seemed to find what you like after such a long search. I hope you didn't break the budget along the way.

https://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/martinlogan-neolith-loudspeaker-review

 

[Ron Resnick]

Thank you.

I have not broken the budget yet, but that is only because I have not ordered anything yet.

Unexpectedly, between a visit to Kenrick Sound in Tokyo and the Munich show I expect to learn a lot more about horn speakers in the next few weeks. So, while the Gryphon Pendragon remains my favorite speaker, no decision on speakers has been made.