In my humble opinion, which is not worth very much, of the speakers list is so far I would pick the BMR monitors or towers. Dennis Murphy is a top-notch speaker design and his speakers have a ruler flat response. If you’re looking for a project I would consider GR research or CSS, they have finished speakers as well. Ohm speakers are also worth a look, especially if we have a finicky room. Personally, I found Klipsch speakers to be bright and SVS speakers to just be OK, their subs are in another league. If buying used I second the vote for TMR and would also consider Audio Classics, I’ve bought from both from both. I’ve never had a problem.
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?
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@erik_squires , If my GE T Refs treble sounded like B&W, I would never have bought them. |
Many brands listed here are midfi with over etched highs. Look for used Proacs, or Spendors for nice mids and smooth highs. Check the build dates with the manufacturer....I would not recommend 20+ year old speakers unless you like to replace surrounds. Old KEF's sound harsh to me. B/W are tipped up after the N series. I have owned both. My recent used Proac D2's for a vaca house are sweet. The bigger Proac floor standers are nice as well. Maybe it is just me, but most SF speakers sound a bit dull, especially with McIntosh gear it is often paired with. +1 for the ribbon tweeter Proac D30R mentioned above. People also say smooth things about Totems and ATC |
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