I have an idea, why don't we close this thread and start two new threads or at least one more thread regarding ribbon seakers. After all this was DaveyF's thread and he is no longer here. The title of this thread was divisive from the start. My suggestion is-
Thread #1 All of the Alsyvox and ribbon detractors can start a thread where you can bash away, have fun, enjoy yourselves. It's not a problem that you don't like Alsyvox or ribbon speakers, it's your opinion, express it in any manner that makes you feel good.
I personally could care less with what those that don't like ribbons think about them. It has nothing to do with how I feel about ribbon speakers. I've loved them since the 80's. Along with horns AND Magicos and a bunch of other speakers.
It's so tiring listening to the bashing from people who heard something at a show or haven't actually even heard the speakers in question in a well set up environment. Or even more so, people that haven't even heard them at all.
Thread #2 A thread for those that do like ribbon speakers including Alsyvox. In this thread we can discuss our actual experiences with the speakers ie, electronics, room sizes and positioning in rooms, +'s and -'s but in a positive, informative and interesting type of exchange.
Or maybe it's best to start a thread for the #2 suggested thread and the bashers can just stay here and enjoy themselves without interfering with a positive, communicative environment, which would really be great for those that want to post in a positive manner.
I'm not telling anyone what to do, far be it for me to do that. I am just making a suggestion for others to contemplate.