Have the itch yet again. $5-6k budget for floorstanders.


Well I've owned around 20 floorstanders over the last 30 years. Ridiculous I know but for me that's the hobby: trying new gear every 1-2 years. Anyhoots currently have Zu DW6 Superfly in my main rig, Wharfedale Evo 4.4 in the small TV room. Have both tube & SS amps I rotate. Yesterday I sold my SVS Ultra Tower (the prior version) ergo gots me thinking, so fun to go shopping, no? I listen to mostly jazz, on vinyl & via Qobuz. Some beats also (downtempo/chill). I used to rock out  but nevermore. Prefer to stay under 100lbs; not getting any younger. I do have a SVS sub the SB 2000 pro btw.

Here's my short list:

  • SVS Ultra Titan
  • MOFI 888
  • Dali Opticon 8
  • Cornwall IV (rich buddy downsizing)
  • Goldenear T66 (owned the orig Triton One way back 2013, dug them, had to downsize for a move)
  • Dyn C2 (wildcard, never heard em, wish I could audition)

Anyhoots, who wants to chime in? 

 

zufan

Hello...how do you like the DW6's?...I have a pair that I bought for my still non-existent  man cave. I haven't yet hooked them up permanently. Based on your post, we have similar taste in music. Have you considered Devore? I have been often tempted by the brand.

OP wants under 100 lbs.  Below are 55 lbs. each.

https://atc.audio/hi-fi/loudspeakers/tower-series/scm20aslt/

Bit over your price range new, but used a real contender.  Good hunting.

Mofi 888 are a very good choice.

I would add the Kef R7 Meta to the list.  They measure really well and sound excellent.

I know I'll be vilified, but try, just try stacked Bose 901s. At least two high and even better if three on three.