Any suggestion that stand-mounts are superior to floorstanders, or vice versa, IN ISOLATION TO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS is a misguided fallacy.
Everybody’s listening arena and personal bias will trump any off the cuff suggestions here.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IMPACTING SYSTEM (INCLUDING SPEAKER) SELECTION.
All speakers and all system electronics have their own bespoke sonic signature, = one size does not fit all.
1) Your system source(s), the amplification, and the cables ( ALL of power cords, ICs, and speaker...)
2) Your bespoke listening arena with all its warts and limitations AND the listening room size, together, will significantly affect your listening pleasures, regardless of standmounts or floorstanders. Room treatments are important .
3) Personal bias will usually trump many other factors. One man’s personal fave is another man’s must to avoid.
4) Price alone and mag reviews are no assurance that new speakers will actually excel in YOUR system. System synergy matters .... full stop again.
TAKEAWAY:
- There is no substitute for actually rolling up your sleeves, doing your own research and investing in actual auditions. Forging a relationship with a quality high-end dealer assistance is a good start.
There are many standmounts that can best floorstanders and vice versa.... There is no “best”.... full stop.
Everybody’s listening arena and personal bias will trump any off the cuff suggestions here.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IMPACTING SYSTEM (INCLUDING SPEAKER) SELECTION.
All speakers and all system electronics have their own bespoke sonic signature, = one size does not fit all.
1) Your system source(s), the amplification, and the cables ( ALL of power cords, ICs, and speaker...)
2) Your bespoke listening arena with all its warts and limitations AND the listening room size, together, will significantly affect your listening pleasures, regardless of standmounts or floorstanders. Room treatments are important .
3) Personal bias will usually trump many other factors. One man’s personal fave is another man’s must to avoid.
4) Price alone and mag reviews are no assurance that new speakers will actually excel in YOUR system. System synergy matters .... full stop again.
TAKEAWAY:
- There is no substitute for actually rolling up your sleeves, doing your own research and investing in actual auditions. Forging a relationship with a quality high-end dealer assistance is a good start.
There are many standmounts that can best floorstanders and vice versa.... There is no “best”.... full stop.