Lot of theoretical technical issues compared to something like a DSL point source. But for reproducing the effect of instruments in a physical space to a fixed listening position, with a sense of very high transparency, there is nothing like them.
Completely agree. Not sure why they work as well as they do, but IME the clarity and imaging that electrostats can provide is often stunning.
I've hung on to a pair of Acoustat X and Martin Logan CLS, both full range, for listening pleasure and also comparing tuning efforts of my PA gear.
Always speculated that the relative "mass-less-ness" of an electrostat's diaphragm gives some kind of better transient timing.... with a superior impulse response.
This speculation has had me focus on trying to clean up the impulse response of my PA gear.
So far, I'd have to say that strategy is paying dividends...the clarity and imaging of the stats and the PA keep getting closer..... PA electrostat sound