$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?

 

joselijoseyang

change the speakers and yes. Those speakers lack lower treble forwardness necessary to not sound less snappy, attack presence and dull edges whilst still being sibilant and harsh @joselijoseyang 

this is a better setup:

Speakers - https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650295501-mofi-sourcepoint-8-speakers-mint-black-finish-nyc-local-pickup/

2 subwoofers - https://rslspeakers.com/products/rsl-speedwoofer-10e

AV Processor with DIRAC ART capability - https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650294067-marantz-cinema-50-94-avr/

 

Total is $4,048

There are a pair of Vandersteen 5 speakers for sale here for 5K. I know nothing about them other than they are excellent Classical music speakers.  Even my long gone models 2 and 3 were fantastic on Classical. 

My KEF R7 Metas fit that bill perfectly, are clear, uncolored, and disburse well around the room not locked into a sweet spot. Should be an easy audition. Good luck on your adventure!

 

I have set of Klipsch IIIs for sale and here is how AI descibes setup with your miniDSP:

The miniDSP SHD Power (120W/ch) and Klipsch Heresy III speakers make an excellent, efficient pairing for classical music, leveraging Dirac Live room correction to manage the Heresy's unique, horn-loaded, high-sensitivity sound signature. The system offers detailed, dynamic, and spatially accurate playback ideal for orchestral works.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650297046-klipsch-heresy-iii-walnut-wstands/