Tool fan needs help with speakers (and electronics)


Just like the title says. I mainly listen to Progressive Metal, Grunge and Classic Rock.

I'm looking to build a system with an emphasis on speakers. My all in budget is $5K. Will consider used. My listening room is 4,368 cubic feet. 21' (L) x 16' (W) x 13' (H). Tile floor. No acoustic treatments. Not currently interested in vinyl or tube amps.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thx.


jpaz
Tool is my favorite band ever. I listen on Goldenear T1s with an Oppo BDP-95, and a Rogue Audio Stereo 100. Sorry jpaz, you need to give tubes a try, they rock!
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I give a nod to NHT’s.
i ran both 2.9 and 3.3 in a room 15x 22 ( not simultaneously).
I preferred the 2.9 actually , they didn’t jut out as far into the room so the soundstage worked better yet still had the bottom in spades even with a 10” woofer.
i squeezed more ELP juice out of those speakers .....

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Another brand I've always been curious about but that makes huge speakers that will fill a big room is Tyler. I assume they're not the last word in refinement but I don't have direct experience. They sure look fun.

http://www.tyleracoustics.com/Deal%20of%20the%20week.html "

That sure looks like it may do the trick in a larger room.
Nice work there Ty. 


Look into the Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S.
After experiencing what their smaller siblings can do for the price, I will never again consider the common suspect brands when speaker shopping (B&W, Focal, Monitor Audio, Paradigm, etc). It's not that these brands don't make good speakers, just that you can get much better performance for your money with a factory-direct brand.

I'd also consider Zu Audio and Tekton speakers. 

All three brands are known for their dynamics.