Bookshelf speaker ideas....


I am looking for a nice set of bookshelf speakers and will have them on stands.
Want to do some serious enjoying of classical, jazz and soft rock music in my collection. Have a decent 55 wpc Onkyo receiver. Reading up on Polk RTi A3, Klipsch RB-81II and Energy RC10. Obviously, I am not looking to spend in three figures. Called a well regarded stereo store who doesn't do the "boutique" brands and claims there are speakers to be had for around $300 a pair that are "better than monitors".....any thoughts on all this? I am trying to sort this all out and it's hard to find stores that have a lot of brands to compare. Thanks!
moverbob

Showing 1 response by manoterror

It is good to get recommendations, but I've learned that you really must listen to a lot of speakers to find the right ones. I heard the Totem Dream Catcher was the bee's knees. But when I went to listen to them...and I preferred the Rainmaker. Bought those instead.

Because each person appreciates different aspects of music reproduction, its impossible to just go on recommendations. My friend Bill listens to heavy alternative, and thus really wants powerful and tight bass. I value the midrange more.

Make a CD or playlist of music you know intimately, and go have fun listening to a bunch of speakers!

Enjoy,
Mot