You listen to a broad range of music. Finding a speaker that's going to sound great for all that stuff is going to be a challenge. I went on that quest years back and ended up with a pair on Vandersteen IIs. Their most recent version in that line is a little over 3k if I'm not wrong. You'll find this to be a clear and uncompromising speaker without being too sparkly in the highs like many are. You made a great observation there. They do need a bit of power to drive them but a Rogue Audio Cronos Magnum would do the trick or if you wanted to step it up s notch, go with separates and get a an RP1 or Possibly the new RP3 and a pair of M180 monoblocks. If you go with separates you'll be over 10k but it will be a killer system that will play loud with uncompromising quality.
Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget
Hello,
I'am new to the site and enjoying it very much so far.
I posted in the amplifier section looking to upgrade my modest 25 year old system.
I now have a Auralic Vega g1 into a MacIntosh mx110 tuner/preamp into a Adcom gfa545 (100 per chnl) power amp,then out to a pair of Polk monitor 10 speakers.I also have a Rega p6 on the way for my turntable needs.I think it has a exact cartridge.
I 'am trying to decide which speakers and amplifier I want to get to finish this portion of my upgrade.
To start my room is 20x13 and currently have my system on the right 20ft wall ,and move the speakers out from the wall when listening.
I can put them at the end of the long wall facing me if I want,and do sometimes.
I have a 6,000-10,000 budget for the amp and speakers,but would like to spend less if possible.
I do not have any personal experience with most of the brands of speakers I hear talked about here,but I have bought many guitar amplifiers by listening to YouTube videos and I will probably do the same for my home speakers.
The speakers I have in person experience with that I like are Klipsch chorus 2,JBl Jubal's and L100'sand Thiel's(not sure what model).and some old DCM Time Windows.
The one's that I really like from watching YouTube are Sonus Faber,Wharfedale,Tannoy,some of the B&W's.
I listen to about 40%classic rock,and about 40% pop,soul,blues,with the last 20% jazz classical and misc.
I really need my speakers to be able to rock at a pretty good volume,I know the Klipsch's would probably do that,but also would like them to sound great for pop,soul,and acoustic stuff.I really like bluegrass and Celtic acoustic music.
I need some help to narrow down my choices in the 3-5000 range for those genres.
I'am not opposed to speakers on stands or tower speakers,or needing a subwoofer to achieve the goal.
It seems to me a lot of the high end speakers have a over accentuated treble,but this just could be my background of blues rock music.I just want cymbals to sound like cymbals not a sizzle sound.
I think if I can find a amplifier I like for less I could spend more on the speakers.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks.
- ...
- 186 posts total
texasblues1959I have no problem buying used if it's a good value and in very good condition. I will also check sonner audio to see what they offer. Thanks |
soixYes,I was looking at ATC as someone else mentioned them.The only speakers I saw under 5000 were 2 way book shelf's.,or did I miss some? As far as amps,I just picked up the Mac mx110 tuner/preamp so I will be using that for now. |
rmdmooreI have in fact been checking those out,there is a guy on YouTube with quite a few video’s of his 3a sig’s.they sound pretty good. Some commenter’s said they lean more towards polite and favor classical and jazz so that kind of made me take pause. Thanks for the info.I will keep on looking. .
|
I bought my GamuT L7 speakers based on all the rave reviews I read. They sound good with any type music and with proper amplification, you can turn them up as loud as you want. Take a moment to read the reviews to see what I mean. They were about $17,000 new depending on the finish. I paid $4,000. for mine in mint condition. The bad news is, I've only seen one other pair offered in the last 3 1/2 years. Good luck. |
- 186 posts total