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Recommend speakers for a large living room

Hi, I am moving to a new apartment with a large living room (38" x 23", plus a dining area & kitchen). I am planning to have 2 different sitting areas given the size. Here is a picture of the floor-plan: https://ibb.co/J5szvj9

Everything is wood floors except on the blue squares where I plan to put carpet. I’ve been thinking of using omni-directional speakers (German Physiks Borderland) given the area is large and there are multiple listening locations. But I’d like to get some recommendations & also some ideas of where it would be best to place the speakers - so far my idea is to put them on the red circles.

My budget for speakers is ~$50,000.

dpal
gdnrbob
4,520 posts
 
@racamuti , 
I like the Shahinian's. But, they are more in the class of Ohm. Very spacious, but nebulous sound. If the OP wants this, then they would be a great choice. On the other hand, if the OP wants something that provides a detailed soundstage, I would opt for either Vandersteen, MBL, Sound Labs or Magnepan.
I wish I could demo the Daedalus or Sonus Faber, as so many here on Agon have sung their praises.
Bob
fleschler
2,070 posts
 
My recommendation for the best audio system sound I ever heard had the Von Schweikert Ultra 11s in a huge room.  After that, at half the price are the Ultra 9s good for large rooms as well.  They are expensive but would have fit my previous home's room of 20w X 25+d X12 h   Now my room is only 15w X 20 d X 10 h and I will probably settle for the VR55k   
ricred1
2,147 posts
 
The VR55 speakers were in one of the best systems I've ever heard. If I had the money I would build a system around them. 
mroeturner
17 posts
 
I haven't looked at all the recommendations, but if no one has yet mentioned the Rockport Aviors at $38,500 you'd probably do well to check them out.  
https://www.stereophile.com/content/rockport-technologies-avior-ii-loudspeaker
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asvjerry
5,189 posts
 
dpal, your 'living space' is as large as one of my shop buildings sans restroom. *L*  A lot of air in there.... ;)
You haven't mentioned ceiling height(s), which in that large an area will effect what anything will sound like.  Just be aware...

Since all your windows are on the west wall, I'd like to suggest a different approach based on the noted 'use areas' in the floor plan.

Have a 'Nice' pair of speakers flanking the windows; it suggests having a drink, preferably with the significant other, watching the sunset or the view you're paying for. ;)  Subwoofer optional...*S*

The wall with the 2 circles could have a flat screen of your choice flanked by a front pair with a back pair by the same manufacturer.  An obvious location for the 5.1 system.  If you opt for Ohms, you shouldn't need a center infill, but a small sub would be terrific.  The back pair, also Ohms, could be smaller to be less intrusive, flanking the sofa.

You could drive both arrangements with a single 'well bred' receiver with a decent speaker selector.

As for the rest of the rooms, Bluetooth as desired, unobtrusive as possible.

Careful shopping ought to keep within the budget. *G*

All I'd ask is let me come listen someday...;)  I'll BYOB to share...
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