I heard, and liked the Moab. It is a well balanced system with decent dynamics at modest listening levels (the real test of dynamic capability is how lively the speaker sounds at low levels0. The JBL K2 is very dynamic sounding and is very good, although not as full and rich sounding as I personally like. Klipsch speakers are decent, but, modern horn compression drivers and modern horns are not as good as the very best vintage ones, with the exception of some ultra expensive drivers from companies like G.I.P. and Goto (single drivers can blow this budget). Avantgarde Uno or Duo are quite dynamic, but the bass is not that well integrated with the rest of the sound; still it is a good candidate for a used system.
Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound
Hello- I am looking to spend about 20-30k on used speakers ( guessing they would have been -40K new a few years back). Any suggestions welcome. I have a 14*20 room and I am looking for dynamics, potentially a great sounding horn or equivalent. Excited by Tektons but since I have the budget wondering if there's anything better. I did have the JBL M2s that I really enjoyed and Revel Salon 2s that I didn't so much
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Uhm the M2 is what you needed? Why have you let go of it? @saummisra
Anyway if you're open to actives, this - https://aaltospeakers.fi/en/product/taipuu-speakers-3-tie-dsp-aktiivikaiutinpari/ |
Rockport speakers have outstanding transient response. There is a pair of Rockport Technologies Cygnus for sale on Audiogon - this is a $65k speaker on sale for $36.5k. i have the Atria IIs, two levels down from the Cygnus, they are totally transparent and have an ability to retain resolution over an amazing dynamic range. They will happily play at any level your hearing could stand and at the end of a piano piece you can hear when the dampers touch the strings. If you Google - Rockport speakers transients - you will get a good description of the sound. The Cygnus and Atria models use the same mids and tweeters, the Cygnus has beefier woofers. As you move up the range the cabinets become even more advanced. |
You could pick up a beautiful Volti Rival in custom veneer of your choice brand spanking new within your budget. All the dynamics, speed, accuracy and room filling sound you can want. Plus you don’t need heroic amplifiers to do so as they are super efficient. Just check out Volti website, a multitude of veneer and grill cloth options. |
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