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changing from monitors to florrstanding speakers

i currently own a pair of sonus faber concertos an a rel strata sub III, but i am planning on changing to floorstanding 3-way speakers, and eliminate the sub. my current options are: (budget is $3500-$4000)
-thiel 2.4
-vandersteen 3a
-b&w n804

i have audition all of them and so far i have not been able to choose one, can somedoby who has experience with this speakers recomend??
i listen to jazz, female vocals, and some classical.
my room is 16 x 12 with very high celings 12 ft.
my other equipment is classe cap-151, rega planet 2000 cd player and audioquest cables.
thanks in advance..........
rcoppel
kchahoc
85 posts
 
ppel,
I'd give you the advice that replacing your current setup with some of the towers you mentioned will get you better sound. However, I think that you will loose a lot of the low bass you have now with the REL. I do not know about you but the first time I heard real full-range sound from two speakers a revelation. So, if you can buy used maybe and find something that goes down to 30hz flat. I'm at the point that I'd choose full-range sound over a very refined midrange any day, especially since like me you listen to classical. I wish you the very best listening.
Keith
nti75
29 posts
 
I demoed B&W 803's and the 3A Sigs, and the Sigs easily came out on top. You can also add a pair of Vandersteen subs, and end up with a setup close to the 5A at a much lower price. The B&W's were too bright and fatiguing.

My room is 20x24 with 15' ceilings and the 3A's worked well.

Good luck.
alivadariu
6 posts
 
Given your musical preference I would strongly recommend listenting to the Sonus Faber Grand Pianos. I have a pair and absolutely love the sound. John Coltrane Blue Train is so real I close my eyes and forget I'm home. Same with Vivaldi's 4 Seasons and Diane Krall. What I find more amazing is that they also do a PHENOMENAL job with classic rock and alternative rock which is what I listen to 70% of the time.

The only complaint some may make is that they bottom out, but keep your sub and you are golden. I'm NOT using a sub and still have no complaints.

Good luck.
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