Standmount speaker suggestion
HI
I have B&W 705 s3 Signature speakers paired with a Pass Labs INT-60. While imaging and soundstage are great, I find the speakers a bit bright. What should I try next, and what would be worthy of being mated to the Pass integrated? I will buy used but keeping in line with the value of the amp, the budget is around $5000- $8000 new.
I realize speakers are very subjective. Just want some direction to go.
Appreciate it.
There is a dealer listing here for a mint pair of Harbeth Super Hl5 XDs for $4250.00. I own those and I doubt you would go wrong with them. BTW, the dealer is also selling matching TonTrager stands. Review! https://www.stereophile.com/content/harbeth-super-hl5plus-xd-loudspeaker |
Hi @ullogu1, I am familiar with the B/W speakers, having owned quite a few some years ago. I recently acquired a pair of Dynaudio Contour 20i stand mounts. I am blown away and smitten! In fact so much, I am already moving up to the Dynaudio Confidence 20s. But the Contour 20i's, with their new Ester 2 tweeter, are resolving and SMOOTH. Dynaudio was never on my radar, as I just did not the look of their older speakers. But I think the Contours (and Confidence) are beautiful. I am running them with high end gear in a large room, and their ability to scale and play loud astonishes me. My wife is super excited that they will be the new speakers in our family room! The Contours are right in you price range, the Confidence a bit more. Yes, B/W are bright, ever since they 'upgraded' their tweeters from the old and wonderful N or Nautilus line. |
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