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Speaker upgrade

I would like to hear thoughts on upgrading my speakers. I am very happy with my current system, but am thinking of upgrading the speakers. Not made up my mind yet, but very close. I have changed my gears recently and deciding whether to keep my current speakers or try different.
I currently have Aerial acoustics 7T, with 2 REL S5/SHOs. Aerial acoustics 7T are one hell of a speaker, and I never thought I will change them: they are very neutral and transparent, which plays exactly what you feed them. I still think they are excellent and In fact, on many forums, I have constantly bragged about them and still do, for good reasons. But I guess, time has come to change. Looking for speakers with better resolution, big soundstage, organic and sweet mids. If I can get more of everything my 7T does, it will be a jackpot. Budget is < 35K (used OK).
I have thought of Magico S5 MK2, Vimberg Tonda, Marten Mingus, Rockport Avior II. Others include Von Shweikert VR55 and Vivid Audio Giya G1. Hard to audition all, but have heard S5 Mk2 and Rockport Avior II which are close top.
My other systems include, AF strumento no. 4 mk2 amps, VAC renaissance mk V pre-amp fed by Luxman D-10x (DAC/SACD player) and Antipodes CX/S30 (server/streamer). I use roon mostly and listen vocals, Jazz, classical, Indie Rock, contemporary instrumental and the likes. Room size is 17 x 14 and height is 10 feet. I have already done all room acoustics. Cables are Silversmith Fideliums (never going to change that) and Shunyata anaconda/python, TQ black diamond and AQ Hurricane.
romney80
romney80 OP
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@three_easy_payments
It’s strong opinion and yours only, thanks. I appreciate, if you don’t have any input on the speakers listed, not to mention others. 
@goldprintaudio 
Yes, I am thinking about Joseph audio pearls too. Hard to audition them. Have heard only good things about them. 
erik_squires
17,551 posts
 
Very nice set up!!

I have already done all room acoustics.


Well, then I almost have nothing else to say!! :D

I don’t know that you can get better, but, as far as the hobby is concerned, I might suggest a couple of directions that would be big changes vs. just attempting to get better multi-way speakers. For the sake of the hobby, do something really different, like investigate line arrays or horns.

If you just kind of shuffle multi-way speakers, you may get better, but will it be enough of a change or will it just be a little different and possibly more expensive?

Let me know which way you end up going.

Sorry, my previous post had you adding subs, which you already have! :) Assuming they are well integrated, and EQ’d you are all set there. Along with room acoustics, the only other thing I might suggest is plug those ports and re-calibrate the subs.

Best,


Erik
erik_squires
17,551 posts
 
Oh, wait, are you using a high pass filter on your main speakers or no?

If not, you absolutely should, then plug them and recalibrate the subs. :)
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arafiq
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@erik_squires  You have been preaching about room acoustics and treatments for a long time. I finally took your advice and ordered a few treatments from GIK. If I don't like them I will be sending the invoice to you ... j/k
bpoletti
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Before you spend a lot of money on speakers, populate your room with a dozen or more artificial ficus trees behind and between your existing speakers. Wall-to-wall at least 7 feet high. Place the artificials on stands, if necessary to attain the necessary height. Make sure there is sufficient density so that most of the rear wall is not visible.

Artificial ficus trees are great audio diffusers and make most rooms significantly better acoustically.

Speaker performance is critically dependent on room acoustics.  Ficus trees are very effective in removing room effect.
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