$5000 living room speakers for classical music

- Roon/Qobuz WiFI ($28/month)

- miniDSP SHD power. (brain, $1500)

- Focal Aria Evo X No.1. (2-ways speakers, $$2600)

- Dual subwoofers: SVS SB-1000 Pro ($1000)

This setup could be a best of $5000 reference level performance in living room?

joselijoseyang02-27-2026 6:02am

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17,551 posts 02-27-2026 at 03:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I kind of have to agree. 2-way Focals tend to have a hole in their response. Fritz would be a much better way to go if you can afford them.
tuberist Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,006 posts 02-27-2026 at 04:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete NSMT Model 75
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,718 posts 02-27-2026 at 08:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used Vandersteen 5 speakers. Listed today, no affiliation.
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,005 posts 02-27-2026 at 08:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ascend Acoustics ELX (RAAL ribbon). Punches way above its weight.
bassbuyer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 893 posts 02-28-2026 at 12:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great subs choice. I have the same pair in the front corners of my listening room. Excellent for music of all kinds. You can adjust as needed with the app from song to song if you like without leaving your listening position.