I agree.
I'm not happy with 96db distortion , especially for a 3-way, especially for 2.5k each.
There are 2-ways 6" with less distortion, and for less money.
I assume intermod distortion is good.
Flat db response doesn't mean much to me as I eq for my taste, distance, listening levels.
But for mixing, it looks nice and flat
And people like the "speed" of high crossed ribbons.
I can't read into to the waterfall response due to the 20ms delay.
Probably can't used without video delay for those using active monitors for home theater.
Probably harmonic distortion sitting 3' away is not a problem.
"Level of detail and presence..... Extra resolution......"
Can there be extra resolution ?
I don't think so.
That would safely imply other tweeters less resolving.
Perhaps energy storage plots could show a tweeters resolution.
And/or there is good diffraction control for the highs.
Maybe the ribbons are better at tracking detail that it trumps its harmonic distortion.
I don't dare vote on rating this speaker.
I sit far field at 10-15', that is how my opinion on sound in my room
This was designed as a near field monitor.
I would think a small 3-way monitor would be for 4-6' listening distance.
Ug, I really don't want to buy and play with some emotiva ribbon speakers........