Building a system and need some imput on speakers


When in doubt go ask the experts...Im going to build a 2 channel system and im starting with a speaker purchase..My room is 19'-14' w/10' ceilings.After combing the different sites several speakers seem to be favs amoung users..Wilson shopia2..Dynaudio C4..Revel studio2..Focal diva utopia b,1037b..B&W 802D,803D.My buget is around 8-9K (buying used)..I listen to all formats jazz/pop/classical/rock..Want a system to sound natural like real music should.Sorry, dont know all the buzz words but I want it to present it self as musical as possible.If possible im looking for advise from users of these speakers only,their srong and weak points.Im mid west located and personal auditions are going to be tough and want to save money and time..thanks in advance
missioncoonery

Showing 1 response by sufentanil

I realize that you think you're going to save money by not going out and auditioning some speakers, but I think that's exactly what you need to do. Speaker choice is a very personal thing, as speakers that one person loves might be irritating to you.

I'd advise you to go to local dealers and listen to different speakers just to get some sense of the differences. Take CD's with you so that you can listen to your own material. And keep in mind that the speaker-room interaction and the speaker placement can make a big difference. (And to a lesser extent, the amp-speaker match.)

I know that's not specifically answering your question, but in the long run I think you'll be much happier (and have more money in your wallet) if you shop around and find the speaker that you really like and keep it for some time, rather than being disappointed with other people's suggestions and on a perpetual cycle of buying and selling.

Michael