Really nice thread. Hope you don't mind me bumping this. It seems that the OP has gone with Quads, but I was wondering if anybody had anything to say about the Era Design 4/5 speakers within this context of intolerance to accentuated high frequencies. According to their measurements I think they're a little rolled off in the high frequencies, but I wonder how laid-back sounding they are?
Good Bookshelf Speakers for a Hearing Loss?
I have a hearing loss where I have less ability to hear high frequency sounds. But my hearing also lacks the normal filtering ability that allows one with good hearing to screen out the harsh or sharp sounds. I find this especially true in jazz. I find many speakers that have precise highs, e.g. B&W 685, too sharp for me after a few minutes of listening. I note on many forums (not Audiogon) that some posters complain about harsh or bright speakers that are really pretty good speakers. While my hifi vocabulary may not be accurate, this perhaps partly explains why some people like speakers that are not precise, defined or neutral and instead like "warm" speakers. So I suppose I am looking for a warm speaker. Any suggestions for new or used bookshelf speakers under $1200? 70% music, 30% HT. Thanks!