So here I am with a blank sheet of paper attempting to design my ultimate 2 way. I like the presentation of dipoles so on the bottom I will have 2 x 15” woofers on OB per speaker; the AE dipole woofers will certainly be on the shortlist. Up top I want a horn and that’s where I’d like some input.

Things I value and would ideally want to have:
1. A nice linear on-axis FR between 800 or 900Hz (or lower) and 15KHz, or thereabouts.
2. A related off axis FR that Mr Toole would regard as pretty good.
3. Open and transparent sound with a holographic phantom image.
4. Bi-amping via an analogue active crossover. ( I’ve just bought the Nelson Pass active crossover kit from the DIYA store.). I do NOT want to use DSP.

Oh yes and I’d like them to sound as good as the Vox Olympians. No? OK forget that one then

So if I’m to believe what I’ve read then maybe the ultimate would be the TD4003 plus TH4003, but that would cost me deep in the purse (who spotted the Fairport Convention reference there?) and I’m wondering if I could get 90% of the way there at lower cost? Maybe a 2450J-Truextent with a A290FL, or a 2450SL - Truextent with a H9800?

So please pitch in guys, I want to hear your thoughts and recommendations