Alternative Speaker Suggestions Wanted

Byron,

Since we have similar taste
I'd be very courious about any opinions
you might have about speakers at CES
this year. I just don't want to overlook
something.

Thanks,
Joe

Joe - Sorry for the delay in responding. Unfortunately, I didn't go to CES this year, so I won't be able to report any discoveries. If you went, I'd be interested to hear your findings.

Byron,
I did go to CES this year. Allot of the manufactures were displaying there entry level products. Burmester showed the new B30 speakers 16K, they sounded excellent way better than the B25s that I've heard in the past I mean night and day; however, they were being run by 100k worth of Burmester electronics.

The Solution room sounded great being played through Magico's M5s but who has that kind of cash laying around.

Wisdom audio was showing off in-wall product that was as expensive as good floor standers but also sounded just as good as a nice full range floor stander.

Vienna Acoustics's "The Music" again on display sounded great.

Joseph Audio was showing a nice pair of speakers but at 28k I think the Burmester B30s sounded better.

Volent the chinese manufacture was showing some nice sounding speakers.

Wadia's 170iTransport sounded pretty good.

Things I wanted to see and was disappointed by were:
Naim: Ovator S-600
Morel: fat lady project
Monitor Audio: PL200

These are the things that stand out in my mind. I was going to take notes but just got caught up in the moment.

Joe - Some interesting observations. I didn't know about Burmester's new B30. I will stop by my local dealer and take a listen when I get a chance. I have heard the Soulution electronics and the Magico M5's, but not together. It must have been glorious. If I sell my house, I could (possibly) afford it. Wadia's 170iTransport is an interesting product, though I couldn't see myself ever buying one, even though I have 2 iPods. I was interested to hear about the Monitor Audio PL200. I have not had a chance to hear that line from MA, but I'm not that surprised by your reaction, as I have never been a big fan of their products. Thanks for the update.

BTW, have you made a decision about what new speakers you are going with?

I'm think I'm going to save a few extra dollars and go with the B30. To me they seemed like a bargain. Plus I want them to double in a home theater as well and theres a matching center.