2. speakers
  3. 159501-139109

Floorstanding speakers - $2-3K

I am a retired 74 year old. One of my hobbies is, slowly but surely, improving my satisfaction from my “basement” stereo system.

I run Tidal Premium into Bluesound Nodi 2i > Denafrips Ares II > (recently purchased) Kinki Studio ex-m1. I also have a Classe AMP2 class D amp that I use without a preamp.

I recently started with a pair of ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers and the moved up to Wharfdale Evo 4.2s. The room is around 18 x 18 with 9 foot ceilings. I listen to a variety of music.

The UB5s were amazing for the price, and that also applies to the Wharfdales. I had considered a move up to the Wharfdale Evo 4.3 or 4.4, however, I would like to find a set of floorstanding speakers that encompass the strengths of the Wharfdale Evos but push the vocals just a little bit further forward in the soundstage...and possibly also a bit more lively.

In an attempt to save my back I would like to keep the weight of the speaker to <75lbs each.


chinook9

Showing 1 response by gdnrbob

gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 
@OP, I am an unabashed Vandersteen fan.
If you buy used, you can get a better speaker for your money.
So, if that is something you can do, I would say buy a pair of Vandy 2ce sigs or 3a sigs.
If you live near a major city, I would try to demo them first.
Caveat:
Speakers are something that only you can decide as to what sounds best. And, though you will get lots of opinions, the final decision is yours to make.
My opinion, is that you try to demo as many speaker manufacturers as you can. Only then, will you have a handle on what you like/dislike.
I did this trial/error task when I was in my Twenty's, and I am so glad I did as I now know what floats my boat and what does not.
Bob
More to discover