I opted for the 288 that had the nicest high end...which is the 288h variant. I have a pair of gpa 288h drivers. The high end is better to my ears than the modified 808's that I had before...plus all that midrange heaven below. I've heard more sparkle with ribbon tweeters...but it allowed me to keep the system as simple as possible...which is ALWAYS advantageous. As they say...YMMV?