$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

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/

Now for something completely different. I've owned dozens of speakers, mostly great. I used to be an audio dealer and have listened to hundreds of manufacturers and models, some great. The speaker that I think best reproduces the sound of a live acoustic concert venue are the various Shahanian omnidirectional; speakers. I have a pair of Obelisks that were completely refurbished by Shahanian and I was blown away by how good classical music was reproduced.

They do have some limitations. They are power (current) hungry. They cannot be placed close to the front or side walls. And They do not image like an audiophile speaker (but neither does a live concert). You can purchase a new pair but there are plenty of them available on the used market for under $3,500. I prefer the Mk I version that has been refurbished but most seem to prefer the Mk II version. Small differences.

If these don't float your boat but the omnidirectional idea intrigues you then look at a pair of Ohm Walsh speakers. The requirements are pretty much the same as for the Shahanians. I have also had great results with the Larsen 4/6/8 or 9 speakers. These are very different in that they can (must) be places directly against the wall, preferably the long side of your room. Imaging is different, like a wall-sized musical picture but also very realistic, IMO.

 

 

If you actually attend live concerts I would recommend