The perfect speaker: Stop searching for that unicorn!

[KDAC]

I know it goes against the at times obsessiveness that makes this hobby fun, but take heed (and medication if necessary):

https://www.cnet.com/news/are-you-waiting-for-the-perfect-speaker/

 

[gladiator335]

He is somewhat correct. There is no such thing as a perfect speaker as well as perfect painting or a perfect movie....But the thrill of a chase...priceless!

 

[KDAC]

He is somewhat correct. There is no such thing as a perfect speaker as well as perfect painting or a perfect movie....But the thrill of a chase...priceless!

The only issue with that thrill is that quite a few individuals simply cannot stop running.

 

[Todd Dodds]

What'd he say, "...enjoy what you've got"?
I've got to remember that. (Enjoy what I've got...enjoy what I've got...enjoy...).

 

[teal'c]

How fortunate for me I managed to buy the perfect speakers with my first purchase.
I'm not lucky, so I must be good.

 

[Ohighway]

Obsessing too much over perfection or the infinite choices available is a very good way to completely miss out on enjoying what you're after in the first place.

 

[nj pheonix]

I came to the conclusion a while ago that my ears are the imperfect thing. I'm in search of the imperfect speaker that compensates. I very much enjoy the journey.

 

[asilker]

Part of the fun is learning about design and passing things along. No system is the end all, and if its ok for components to be what they are it becomes enjoyable to hear new things

 

[Freddymac2]

I have found it too, Teal'c, It plays all kinds of my music to my satisfaction, but maybe not yours.

 

[sqlsavior]

Five paragraphs of pap for one's daily bread, or the wisdom of the ages?

 

[twiiii]

Maybe Electrostatic ear speakers from Stax is the answer?

 

[E-Stat]

Maybe Electrostatic ear speakers from Stax is the answer?

I prefer the thirty two square foot type.

 

[Tom Brennan]

Designers don't even agree on what a perfect speaker should do, much less actually make one.

 

[Jayrosc]

I think many of us know this and agree. BUT, it's so damn fun looking and trying all of them out. I've hit the level where I have several pairs, each for different types of listening. Right now I'm using a pair of Frankenspeakers turned up real loud as I make dinner for my son who is back from college. Madonna is blasting though a combo of JBL and Fostex drivers in an Altec cabinet...run through an old lafayette amp...sound great. Tomorrow, might not.

 

[JoeESP9]

There is no such thing as the perfect speaker. There is only the ones you've settled on right now.

 

[justjed2]

Perfection is relative, and it is static. Beyond that bit of wisdom, you're on your own.

 

[Djcoolray]

Heard the perfect speaker and still want the perfect speaker but that does not mean I'll, get the perfect speaker !

 

[Tom Brennan]

Perfection is relative, and it is static...

Elaborate.

 

[JimPA]

Every type of speaker design is a compromise.

 

[Gnesen]

Elaborate.

I'd like to hear this too, especially the static part. I'm feeling philosophical.