Floorstanders should give you more coherent sound, theoretically. Personally, I don't ever even think about subs for a relatively small room. You will of course need good source and electronics too, along with cables and wall current. $14k is pretty good, and if you consider used as well - great, you could have $45k speakers, maybe.
Bookshelf + sub vs. floorstanding
I have room which I currently use 50% for music and 50% Home Theater (I wish I could split, but no way at the moment). The room is 15 x 21 x 10 feet and I'm working on some acoustic panels to help with overall image and definition. I'm looking forward to make an upgrade on my system, more specifically buying new speakers for left and right channel. The budget is $14,000 max. I see lot of people happy with bookshelf speakers, especially for their imaging and ability to "disappear". Main complain is the lack of bass.
I'm considering buying a nice pair of bookshelf plus a pair of sub woofers, instead of going with classical floorstanding ones. I really like a sound stage "reproduction" and that "separation" of instruments.
What would you recommend and why?
I'm considering buying a nice pair of bookshelf plus a pair of sub woofers, instead of going with classical floorstanding ones. I really like a sound stage "reproduction" and that "separation" of instruments.
What would you recommend and why?