Originally Posted by
Ducatista47
In my listening history, one pair of small single driver speakers imaged so well they blew away all that came before. They are Omega TS2Rs, a model with 6.5 inch Fostex drivers that came out around 2002. At 94dB/watt/meter efficiency they are not difficult to drive. I first heard them powered by a small tube amp and later by a First Watt F2J. (The imaging was similar but the bass response was extended much lower with the latter, being a transconductance design. Everyone who has heard the TS2R/F2J combination asked about what subwoofer was being used. None was, of course.)
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For the well-heeled I can recommend an equally rewarding but different experience, the MBL Radialstrahler 101 E MK II speakers set up in a good room. Their omnidirectional presentation is perfectly executed and the sound field is so thrillingly immersive you forget all about the usual imaging impressions and considerations. ...