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Searching for new speakers: Wilson, B&W, ??

My quest continues for the "right" speaker. I am looking for a good match for my current system. All ARC with a VT100MKII (100watt per ch) amp. I don't want to go any bigger with the amp (not any time soon) It sounds really good with my Martin Logans, but I am looking for more low end and mid bass. I listen to rock, classic rock, and jazz mostly. I want something that I can listen too for hours at low volume without fatigue. And for it to be musical and engaging with good bass response at lower volume. I occasionally get loud. My room is about 15x22 with a vaulted ceiling. Its hard for me to demo these where I live, I have heard and like the B&W 804 or 803 ,really like the look. And I like the Wilson Sophia which at its used price would be about my spending limit. Thank you
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alfa100
216 posts
 
Try Audio Physic Scorpio. detail, low end bass, slam,natural sounding,coherent from top to bottom with seamless integration.I found them better than B&W or Martin Logans.
I did not like the sharp unnatural high frequencies of B&W and the Martin Logans did not do bass integration well i.m.o.
geondalou
7 posts
 
PLEASE try the Crites Speaker Works CORNSCALA;they have 15in woofers and are horn loaded in the upper frequencies. You can order them in either a 2- or 3- way configuration and a guarantee that you will have all the bass you will ever need! You may want to get an electronic bass eq from Marchand Electronics to tune them to you room and ear.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
The B&W'a are a nice choice but are a little current and power hungry for your set-up and room. The Legacy Focus HD or SE models would be a good choice. They are efficient, have good low to mid bass and are extremely musical at low volumes. I have owned Legacy and know this to be true from a personal stand point. But keep in mind this is just my opinion. Good luck!
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