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Matching Royd Speakers

My wife and I are interested in setting up a home theater system. We recently purchased a pair of Royd Doublets which we would like to use as our front main speakers. These speakers are very musical and we really like them. Our problem is Royd has revamped their speaker line and went upscale as far as prices are concerned (way beyond our budget - we paid $1300 for the Doublets). We would like to get a center channel and the rear channel speakers but are unsure as to what other manufacturers would match the Royds. Any ideas or comments.

Dave
botrytis
botrytis OP
171 posts
 
South43,

I did call Royd Loudspeakers and Jo Ackroyd answered the phone (I didn't know it at the time). He was very helpful and actually suggested Rega, because you want the British sound, you know. The one thing he did say was that the rear channel speakers should not have over-emphasized bass as it would cause a bad interaction with the Doublets. I am still planning to listen to the Totems and the Rega's, when I get a chance.

Dave
south43
386 posts
 
Best of luck to you Dave on your system goals. Let me know how it turns out. Bret
centurymantra
133 posts
 
I have heard the Totem Staff speakers in a fairly nice setup. Very small, discrete and classy looking, especally in light of the fact that they are a floor standing speaker. Sound was very nice to my ears. Could be more speaker than a rear channel deserves but I seem to remember them as being reasonably priced...especially on the used market. Well worth checking out.
mburnstein
60 posts
 
can you split a pair and thus buy a hemi-Royd??
botrytis OP
171 posts
 
Very old joke!! I don't think Jo AckROYD would appreciate jokes on his company. They are old!!!
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