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Some of the Best speakers for Prog Rock/Metal

Hi guys,

I'm in the hunt for speakers, preferably floorstanders, that would be best suited for progressive rock/metal. Common bands I listen to, to name a few, are: Opeth, Tool, Agalloch, Kamelot, Dark Tranquillity, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Nightwish, etc. If any of you know some of these bands, you know that they're not just balls out metal, but they have a lot more intricacies to them as well.

I honestly don't even know where to begin in the search for speakers that would be best for this. I do know that I plan on getting a tube CDP and tube amps to go with whatever speakers. So, list out some speakers/brands that would be great for this. At this point, don't worry about budget, just nothing above the $8-10K range.
heywaj10
vinylmeister
68 posts
 
I am using B&W 802D these are fantastic with Metal , if you need punch get the 802D
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mapman
21,949 posts
 
I had less expensive B&W P6s. Even these had very good "punch" with a high power amp at loud volumes but were lacking at lower volumes. This was due ti the difficult load/high current issue mainly I believe. The amp delivered 360w/channel but not a lot of current. At low volumes, the bottom end suffered. At high volume, they rocked.

Even with metal, you do not want to always have to crank things to sound good. Match amp and speaks well and thnigs should sound good at lower levels also, although metal will still always sound best CRANKED!!!
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Next time you go to a concert, take a good look around and see what speakers and equipment are being used. NOTHING, nothing, nothing, NOTHING! Did I say nothing? Nothing reproduces this genre of music better than 100+ dB horns and tubes. IMO.
timtim
84 posts
 
Any psb stratus speaker will rock
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gawdbless
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Dan_ed,
you may have a point.
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