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.

 

ullogu1
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Alta Alyssa seems to be a leader in the standmount passive speaker class. If I were in the market at $5000 or so, I would start with those and force myself to justify spending more.

The JBL 4349 is a "standmount," but not in the conventional sense. It is heavier than most monitors and the stand is a riser frame that lifts the speaker up about 9 inches. The NPP is at the higher end of your listed range, but new-condition pairs are easily had toward the lower end of your price range.

I am assuming you plan on using a subwoofer.

The B&Ws tend to be lively up top.  But before I you start switching speakers make sure that your room is optimized as much as possible.  If the room is too reflective most speakers will sound a bit bright.

Whatever you do, just don’t buy JL Audio. I personally should have taken that advice I was given here before dropping 11k on broken subs. 

Sonus Faber for more natural musical

DynAudio for more detailed.

Totem for more punchy relaxed.