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| $35000 to $40,000. speakers what would you buy and why? For your income range, I'd choose one of the Magico models. They're supremely engineered and have gotten rave reviews. For less money, consider the Vandersteen Quatro CT Evo, the Golden Ear T44 or T66, or the TAD E1TX or E2. | |
| An Audio Amateur's question about McIntosh Audio McIntosh power amps are some of the best-designed, engineered and constructed amps in history! They are so good that they powered the Grateful Dead's revered Wall of Sound concert rig! https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/about/news/perfect-harmony-mcint... | |
| Do you buy new, used or new or used gear? Both, depending on the condition and price. | |
| New speakers or new car? No, I've never noticed it's easier to spend $50 k on loudspeakers than $50K on a new car because I've never even considered spending that much on either item. But if I needed a car, I'd buy a car. I don't see any audio component as a need. It's no... | |
| What punches much higher than it's price point? I meant to say Image 2B, not 1B! | |
| What punches much higher than it's price point? I bought my pair of PSB Image 1B speakers over 15 years ago for $200 used!!! They are KILLER LOUDSPEAKERS and punch waaaay above what I paid for them!!! | |
| Is this about music or equipment? Am I crazy or am I such a wise man lol.? As a bassist, both a quality rig and a quality stereo system are important, but it's all about the music! | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? @simao I agree. Dane is a great bassist, but Jimmy's playing style, tone, and lyrical soloing can't be replaced | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? I'm a huge fan of The Yellowjackets, but after bassist extraordinaire Jimmy Haslip left the band, I can't listen to them anymore! | |
| How long should high quality speakers last? I've had my PSB Image 2B speakers for over 20 years and they still sound great. | |
| Best $10-15K bookshelf speaker? You don't have to spend $10K. Consider Golden Ear BRX's,(https://www.crutchfield.com/S-gQks8FY3S0i/p_317BRX/GoldenEar-BRX.html?XVINQ=BI0&XVVER=15B2&awcr=76622396292438&awdv=c&awkw=goldenear%20brx&awmt=e&awnw=s&awat=&... | |
| HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO SPEND ON A SYSTEM? IF YOU GET THE SOUND DOES IT MATTER? As long as YOU like the system YOU CAN AFFORD, nothing else matters. | |
| What does 90% of the Absolute Best Sound Cost? It costs the money YOU CAN AFFORD to spend that will allow YOU to enjoy listening to music! It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks because it's YOUR MONEY and YOUR ENJOYMENT. | |
| speaker upgrade fever Consider GoldenEar and Mofi Source Point. | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? Check out Norman Brown, Paul Jackson, Jr, Lee Ritenour, Chuck Loeb, Fourplay, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, Yellowjackets with Jimmy Haslip on bass, Weather Report, Return to Forever and The Chick Corea Elektric Band. |