Add a JL audio E-110 to any mid priced speaker you've mentioned. Astounding! Will make more of a difference than going from a $2k/pair speaker to a $5k/pair. A year ago I added this to Vandy 2's, and WOW!!!! None of these speakers reproduce the bottom octave. Most people don't even realize all the music that simply isn't being reproduced at all.
Speakers with warm treble and good bass
I've been on the hunt now for a several years, attempting to find speakers that match the criteria of having good bass and soft, warm treble output. A good liquid midrange with good texture and timbre separation is another top priority. The speakers I have owned and tried:
Paradigm Studio 60 v3
LSA 1 Standard Edition Monitors
Totem Staff
Golden Ear Triton 3
Vandersteen 2ce Sig ii
Tekton Pendragon
Acoustic Zen Adagio
Spatial Audio Hologram M3 Turbo S
Out of all of those, the most enjoyable due to warmest sound signature was the LSA 1 monitors. Of course those were the most deficient in bass out of that entire list. Contrary to that, the Golden Ear Triton 3 had the best bass (obviously, due to the built-in powered subs). The Adagios had the best detail and least distortion, but were a bit too analytical in the end for my tastes.
So far, surprisingly, the speakers that seem to get the best blend of everything for my tastes have been the Paradigm Studio 60 v3. These are not "reference level" speakers by any means, but they achieve a nice balance of detail, dynamics, bass, and have a surprisingly good midrange. Unfortunately, the pesky metal dome tweeter has gotten on my last nerve during many listening sessions.
I am trying to stay in the price range of the aforementioned speakers. What suggestions do you all have for speakers that can meet this criteria for a smooth, dynamic, and warm sound?
Thanks
Paradigm Studio 60 v3
LSA 1 Standard Edition Monitors
Totem Staff
Golden Ear Triton 3
Vandersteen 2ce Sig ii
Tekton Pendragon
Acoustic Zen Adagio
Spatial Audio Hologram M3 Turbo S
Out of all of those, the most enjoyable due to warmest sound signature was the LSA 1 monitors. Of course those were the most deficient in bass out of that entire list. Contrary to that, the Golden Ear Triton 3 had the best bass (obviously, due to the built-in powered subs). The Adagios had the best detail and least distortion, but were a bit too analytical in the end for my tastes.
So far, surprisingly, the speakers that seem to get the best blend of everything for my tastes have been the Paradigm Studio 60 v3. These are not "reference level" speakers by any means, but they achieve a nice balance of detail, dynamics, bass, and have a surprisingly good midrange. Unfortunately, the pesky metal dome tweeter has gotten on my last nerve during many listening sessions.
I am trying to stay in the price range of the aforementioned speakers. What suggestions do you all have for speakers that can meet this criteria for a smooth, dynamic, and warm sound?
Thanks