So the new ESL 11,13 and 15 all have crossover frequencies of 300 Hz even though the panel size increases as we go up in model number.
I currently own Montis which has a crossover frequency of 340 Hz. If I wanted to upgrade, then the ESL 13 or 15 would be a clear upgrade path since I'd be getting a crossover
of 300 Hz vs 340 Hz and presumably better bass along with room correction. In addition, I understand that larger panels can be played "louder".
However, if owned a Summit X with a crossover of 270 Hz, then going for the ESL 15 would get me 300 Hz which is going the "wrong way". Yes, bigger woofer, larger panel,
and ARC but a higher crossover frequency.
Would it not make more sense to buy the CLX which is a pure electrostatic speaker down to 56 Hz and then add a subwoofer to handle the bass?
After all, the point of buying electrostatic speakers is to listen to as much of the music as possible being played by electrostatic panels. Remember, if the crossover
frequency goes up, more and more of the music's frequency range is being played through the cones.
Am I missing something here?
I currently own Montis which has a crossover frequency of 340 Hz. If I wanted to upgrade, then the ESL 13 or 15 would be a clear upgrade path since I'd be getting a crossover
of 300 Hz vs 340 Hz and presumably better bass along with room correction. In addition, I understand that larger panels can be played "louder".
However, if owned a Summit X with a crossover of 270 Hz, then going for the ESL 15 would get me 300 Hz which is going the "wrong way". Yes, bigger woofer, larger panel,
and ARC but a higher crossover frequency.
Would it not make more sense to buy the CLX which is a pure electrostatic speaker down to 56 Hz and then add a subwoofer to handle the bass?
After all, the point of buying electrostatic speakers is to listen to as much of the music as possible being played by electrostatic panels. Remember, if the crossover
frequency goes up, more and more of the music's frequency range is being played through the cones.
Am I missing something here?