Can you provide more info on what aspects of speaker performance are most important to you besides snappy bass? You have three excellent choices (to which I'd add Nola KO), so more info would help in recommending one over another.
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
Hi All,
I have been doing some research over the past while and am currently in the midst of a search for my next floorstanding speaker that costs around ~$10k. My other thread that I posted in this forum gave me a lot to consider. Rather than post there, I figured a most focused thread would be a good idea. Now, I have distilled my choices to these 3 choices... I think.
Power: I will be powering the speakers with a SET amp (48W per channel).
Sources: Most of my sources are digital (Roon/Tidal). I mostly listen to jazz, classical and female vocals. I would appreciate a speaker that provides that good, snappy bass where I don't need a subwoofer.
Room: Large room (will be in the living room that opens up to the kitchen and then the dining room). Aesthetics do matter here.
I have received a ton of help through the forums already during my search and have now narrowed down my speaker choices to (in no particular order):
Thanks!
I have been doing some research over the past while and am currently in the midst of a search for my next floorstanding speaker that costs around ~$10k. My other thread that I posted in this forum gave me a lot to consider. Rather than post there, I figured a most focused thread would be a good idea. Now, I have distilled my choices to these 3 choices... I think.
Power: I will be powering the speakers with a SET amp (48W per channel).
Sources: Most of my sources are digital (Roon/Tidal). I mostly listen to jazz, classical and female vocals. I would appreciate a speaker that provides that good, snappy bass where I don't need a subwoofer.
Room: Large room (will be in the living room that opens up to the kitchen and then the dining room). Aesthetics do matter here.
I have received a ton of help through the forums already during my search and have now narrowed down my speaker choices to (in no particular order):
- Magico A3 - No issues driving these speakers with my amp. Tested and they sounded wonderful. Very analytical and super clear details. Tight bass as well but maybe more weighted in the clarity/details than warmth, even with my tube amp.
- Joseph Audio Perspective - No dealers in WA or OR so no way to test these but have heard wonderful things about these speakers. Sounds like imaging/sound stage is a strong suit along with clarity. I wonder how bass performance is though as these have smaller woofers compared to my other choices.
- Spendor D9 - Have not heard these speakers yet but am trying to find a local dealer that has them in stock.
Thanks!
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Why not put a bid on these? Since you know you really like them it might be worth a drive to pick up... https://www.ebay.com/itm/143017219129?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7... |
@sciencecop -- I've also heard several JA speakers at home, in dealers, and at shows (including the Perspectives with my own music), and I've never heard anything indicating breakup or distortion in any of the models I've heard. Nor have I read any reviews that indicate anything like that as well. Plus, those highly regarded SEAS magnesium drivers are used in many, many high-end speakers, which I seriously doubt would be the case if they had a serious and audible flaw. Have YOU heard JA speakers at length in a room and system you're familiar with? Or are you one of those guys who think you can tell what a component sounds like by looking at measurements alone? |