THE BEST SPEAKERS IN THE WORLD RANKINGS.

I am often asked what I think are the best speakers in the world?

This is a difficult question,because price must come into it..and value..just because somethings really expensive doesnt mean its really good,there are a lot of expensive lemons in the Audio world.

For example,Shape Audio sell a speaker made of solid gold that sells for $7,000,000!!!

Different technology comes into it as well,I strongly believe some technologies have advantages over others..and for handling sound I would rate the technologies like this..1.Horns...2. Electrostatics and Planar..3.Direct Array.

Also,I have preferences for music and preferences for movies..few cut it with both...

For Audio,I pretty much agree with this list..with Martin Logan and Magnepan placing incredibly high versus their price...and Meridian in there as well..

http://audiophilereview.com/audiophile/the-25-ultimate-audiophile-speakers-of-all-time.html

Again in Steve Guttenbergs Audiophile list Martin Logans and Magnepan feature... as do JBLs..
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20007800-47.html

Steves review of Klipsch THX Ultra 2 system..
http://www.hometheater.com/content/klipsch-thx-ultra2-speaker-system

Marks.
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/satellite/klipsch-thx-ultra2


Now,my 4 personal faves are the following,both great at Movies and Music..in this order..

1.Meridian DSP 8000 (*Great all rounder..crystal clear)..DESTROYS any digital speaker..

2.Klipsch THX Ultra 2 *(better for movies..deep and dynamic sound)

3.Martin Logan  (*better for music..pin point sharpness)

4.Magnepan (* Superb expansive sound for Movies and Music)

Best Value?..Klipsch,without a doubt,in most speaker lists Klipsch are sandwiched in the top 10 between far more expensive speakers..