[audioman999]

Wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to compare the + version with the i version. I am looking at the two sets used and the difference is approx 1k. I haven't has the opportunity to hear the new i version yet.

Thanks

[mclsound]

$1000 for a tweeter????? from what you have been looking for ....save the $1000 and put it elseware in your system.
Just remember,this is a silkdome to silkdome tweeter...they are of the same family,not like the old metal domes in the first editions.

[Diamond Dog]

I've heard both but it's your ears and it's your money, audioman. The tweeter isn't the only upgrade according to PMC - also the crossover and the cabinetry. Another consideration is that you can already see the difference in resale value - that gap isn't going to get any smaller. People are asking ( and paying ) more for the i-series for a reason, you'd think. Also, is it the FB1 or the FB1+ which you are comparing against the FB1i ? If it's the + series, I believe it has a silk dome tweeter ( don't think it's the same as the one in the FB1i but could be wrong ) but if it's the FB1, it's got a metal dome tweeter and that's a very different animal. Make sure of which model you're actually looking at. 

D.D.

[mclsound]

if they are the fb1+,they are built superbly,and the resale on $2000 compared to $3100 is self explanitory.the gap will get much smaller from $3100.
Stay away from metal domes!!

[Diamond Dog]

the resale on $2000 compared to $3100 is self explanitory.the gap will get much smaller from $3100.

Unclear on your point - please expand on it. What I was getting at was that if audioman went with the FB1i's and decided down the road to re-sell them for whatever reason, they would command a higher price than the FB1 or FB1+ and he's probably sell them faster. At this stage, the FB1's are going to sell slow and/or cheap and most folks would take the i series over the + series if the choice is there and they'll pay a higher price for them - maybe because they sound better ( although I suspect you'll dispute that ) or maybe simply because they are the latest and greatest. I wish audioman could hear these and compare them - I'd love to hear what he would have to say... 

D.D.

[Levi]

You will be happy with the "+" older version of the PMC.  It is obvious PMC price of admission is high, however if you can afford it, I would go for the "i" or the signature version.  The "i" version(s) like D.D. mentioned is/are totally different speakers with thicker wood, reworked crossover, nicer looking, and better tweeters etc.  Worthy of the extra $1k (depends if you have it readily disposable).  Ultimately, the "i" version lets you hear more details in music.  The "signature" is a tweaked "i" version.   

In the end, it is still your ears and pocket.