It would be helpful if we knew if we knew what it is about his current speakers that he does not like.
Nonetheless, many, if not most, folks on on these sites forget that the speaker/room interaction is probably the single biggest arbiter of overall sound quality. Far too often, folks throw money at replacing equipment when they would be FAR better served by "upgrading" the room.
Until he can state, unequivocally, that his room is as good as it can be for the reproduction of audio, he will be "chasing his tail" forever by making equipment substitutions.
In most cases, spending $500 - $1,000 or so on proper room treatments will result in *greatly* enhanced sound quality. I strongly recommend that you start perusing the various websites that sell such treatments. ATS, GIK, and such specialize in advising on and selling such treatments...
http://gikacoustics.com/
http://www.atsacoustics.com/
Good luck!
-RW-
PS: FWIW, Grand Integra is pretty darn good gear, I doubt that the fault lies there.
Nonetheless, many, if not most, folks on on these sites forget that the speaker/room interaction is probably the single biggest arbiter of overall sound quality. Far too often, folks throw money at replacing equipment when they would be FAR better served by "upgrading" the room.
Until he can state, unequivocally, that his room is as good as it can be for the reproduction of audio, he will be "chasing his tail" forever by making equipment substitutions.
In most cases, spending $500 - $1,000 or so on proper room treatments will result in *greatly* enhanced sound quality. I strongly recommend that you start perusing the various websites that sell such treatments. ATS, GIK, and such specialize in advising on and selling such treatments...
http://gikacoustics.com/
http://www.atsacoustics.com/
Good luck!
-RW-
PS: FWIW, Grand Integra is pretty darn good gear, I doubt that the fault lies there.