I've been in this hobby for a few years and here's a few things I've learned that may help you.
- You can only get so far asking people for speaker (audio) recommendations, even if you state your listening preferences. Only you will know what you will like. That said it's still not a bad idea and may help you make up a short list of speakers to audition.
- Never purchase speakers that your have not personally auditioned. Preferably with your own electronics and choice of music.
- Find a good dealer or two in your area. Listen to as many speakers in your price range as you can and ask a lot of questions.
- Home audition is better that in-store. Your room plays such a big part of how your speakers will sound.
- Set aside some of your audio budget for room treatments. GIK is a good place to start.
- Your may not get it right on your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd pair of speakers. Accept this as part of the learning process.
- Your money will stretch a lot further on the used market.
- Ignore the tweakers. You don't need fancy power, speaker, or interconnects to start. Buy modest cables to start and they'll work fine. Ex. BlueJeans cables
With all of that said....I will throw out a speaker recommendation for you to put on your list. The Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary for $1200/ $1500 with stands. Very impressed with this speaker and am considering picking up a pair myself.
Enjoy the journey and the music!
- You can only get so far asking people for speaker (audio) recommendations, even if you state your listening preferences. Only you will know what you will like. That said it's still not a bad idea and may help you make up a short list of speakers to audition.
- Never purchase speakers that your have not personally auditioned. Preferably with your own electronics and choice of music.
- Find a good dealer or two in your area. Listen to as many speakers in your price range as you can and ask a lot of questions.
- Home audition is better that in-store. Your room plays such a big part of how your speakers will sound.
- Set aside some of your audio budget for room treatments. GIK is a good place to start.
- Your may not get it right on your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd pair of speakers. Accept this as part of the learning process.
- Your money will stretch a lot further on the used market.
- Ignore the tweakers. You don't need fancy power, speaker, or interconnects to start. Buy modest cables to start and they'll work fine. Ex. BlueJeans cables
With all of that said....I will throw out a speaker recommendation for you to put on your list. The Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary for $1200/ $1500 with stands. Very impressed with this speaker and am considering picking up a pair myself.
Enjoy the journey and the music!