$1500 bookshelf speakers with laid-back highs?


Hi all,

I currently have the Monitor Audio Gold GR series 5.1 system. I like a lot about it, but to me, the highs are a touch too bright. I am looking for something a little smoother, even if it means the highs are rolled off.

If anyone is familiar with the Sennheiser HD650 headphones, that is the sound I am looking for.

Thanks
Greg
gregbe
You owe it to yorself to step up to the Spendor 2/3s -- a big jump up from the 3/1s in terms of weight and get down factor. They sound phenomenally good w/NAD gear.


Vienna Acoustics is known for a more laid back sound. Their
monitor (the Haydn) might be what your looking for.

Cmach
i have heard the vienna acoustics hayden and some of the spendor speakers. i don't find them rolled off, or euphonic.

i think you have to look at vintage speakers to get a more euphonic sound, unless you want to spend some money on the aerial 10t, which may be the type of speaker you want.

for example, with respect to stand mounted speakers, chartwell, chario academy one, and rogers ls 3/5a, 16 ohm version could be considered.