It seems Harman has worn the brand out with mass market offerings. The last time, they tried introducing the Cascade line. I went to listen out of curiosity and they weren't even close. I would think they would do better introducing the IRS Classic, a system built on the line source concept using the driver technology they already have in house from the old EMIT-K's and EMIM's with better neodymium magnets. All they really need to improve on is the wiring and use modern electronics. The old wire was Monster and it was subject to oxidation. The old caps and other components could easily be improved upon. I use a Pass Labs XVR-1 crossover which is light years ahead of the built in crossovers. They could have 3 models again; one with all drivers in one cabinet, a second based on the prior with an outboard active crossover, and a third based on the Beta concept with an outboard woofer tower. The main difference would be the 4 piece unit would be a line source with a column of EMIM's and a column of EMIT-K's. Almost like a short IRS V. Oh well, we will see what they come up with next time.
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