$600 Klipsch RP-600M-PB
$1.5k KEF LS50
$25k Magico A5
Caveat:
I’m not your typical audiophile who upgrades over a long period, I’m working on my bucket list first audiophile analog/digital system hoping to land somewhere mid-fi (for lack of a better word).
My strategy was to find a speaker sound I love, then try to duplicate the sound as cheaply as possible while minimally sacrificing sound quality. After listening to many speakers via shops and shows, Magico and YG seemed to rather consistently sound great to me. I figured if I heard something I liked through the speakers, I should be able to closely reproduce the sound quality through these same speakers at home as long as I support it with the proper components and room treatments.
Normally, Magico and YG speakers were out of my budget, but in 2019 Magico introduced the $12k A3 and recently the $25k A5. The A3 sounded lightweight for my tastes. After reading many positive reviews, I am purchasing the Magico A5 which I believe is a bargain that sonically punches significantly above it’s price point- it surpasses the S3 and competes with the S5.
The first 2 speakers, Klipsch RP-600M-PB and the KEF LS50, were purchased to satisfy my curiosity itch because these speakers garnered great reviews at their price points.
$1.5k KEF LS50
$25k Magico A5
Caveat:
I’m not your typical audiophile who upgrades over a long period, I’m working on my bucket list first audiophile analog/digital system hoping to land somewhere mid-fi (for lack of a better word).
My strategy was to find a speaker sound I love, then try to duplicate the sound as cheaply as possible while minimally sacrificing sound quality. After listening to many speakers via shops and shows, Magico and YG seemed to rather consistently sound great to me. I figured if I heard something I liked through the speakers, I should be able to closely reproduce the sound quality through these same speakers at home as long as I support it with the proper components and room treatments.
Normally, Magico and YG speakers were out of my budget, but in 2019 Magico introduced the $12k A3 and recently the $25k A5. The A3 sounded lightweight for my tastes. After reading many positive reviews, I am purchasing the Magico A5 which I believe is a bargain that sonically punches significantly above it’s price point- it surpasses the S3 and competes with the S5.
The first 2 speakers, Klipsch RP-600M-PB and the KEF LS50, were purchased to satisfy my curiosity itch because these speakers garnered great reviews at their price points.