I think that if given the correct amount of power, you'll find the N803's will probably surpass the N804's. Just a guess, however. My suggestion is a little lower than your specified price, but I wouldn't be hesitant to look at the Paradigm line. Either the Studio 60 or the Studio 100. Both will perfrom very well with the anthem gear. Plus, you'll have more money left over for other parts of your system.
Speaker Upgrade Suggestion
I'm in the process of evaluating a speaker upgrade to my system. System config is: Blue Circle 21.1 preamp, Outlaw 950 pre/pro (for HT and multi-channel music), Marantz DV 8300 uni-player, Rotel RCD 1070 cdp, Anthem MCA 20 (l/r mains) and MCA 30 (center and surrounds)with Kimber PBJ interconnects. Current speakers are Monitor Audio Silver S10's (mains), S2's (surrounds) and LCR (center) with SVS sub. I am finding myself listening in 2 channel mode more and more. I am considering adding a seperate DAC (Musical Fidelity A3.24 or Bel Canto) and upgrading my mains. The budget for the mains is $4,000. I like a crisp, tight, detailed and open sound with tight bass. I've listened to the following speakers: Thiel 2.4 and 3.6 (too dark), B&W N803 and N804 (kinda crackly, 804 seemed better than 803), Magnepan 1.6 (nice sound, lacked detail), Klipsch RF-7 (great detail but cold).
My MA's are good sounding but I'm thinking there's a more "musical" product out there.
Suggestions wanted please.
My MA's are good sounding but I'm thinking there's a more "musical" product out there.
Suggestions wanted please.