Well, there goes my conspiracy theory. I've only directly compared the 50s and the 22s; there was significantly more bass from the 50s (surprise!), but the soundstaging on the 22s was better. Given that the 50s were poorly placed at the time, the most I can say is that the 22s are more flexible, not that the 50s have poor soundstaging. I'm not sure about the bass hump; I'm afraid I'm not a terribly scientific or precise listener. I'd be interested in hearing your perceptions, Alan.

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