Good Speakers with Pass XA30.5 Power Amp?


I'm currently using a Pass XA30.5 power amp (with Pass XP-10 preamp) to drive a pair of PSB Synchrony One. Cabling is all Wireworld Equinox 7 and room is about 12'(W) x 24'(L) x 12'(H) with speakers firing down the long dimension - although I can only sit about 7' from the plane of the speakers. I find the sound somewhat laid-back, i.e., lacking in liveliness and I'm constantly fussing over the sound of the system. I listen at very moderate levels to a wide variety of music, but typically jazz (vocals), classical and choral music - with the occasional reggae and pop fare.

It's been suggested to me that the combination of the Pass XA30.5 and Synchrony One may not be a good match so I'm soliciting suggestions for speakers that should work better with the Pass amp - i.e., a more lively presentation. I'd prefer full-range speakers at least the equal of the Synchrony One in resolution and frequency extension. My budget is less than $4k used.
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Showing 2 responses by kartikeyp

I am using Pass XA 30.5 with Cary SLP 98 Preamp. I recently bought Coincident super victory II. My source is Sony HAP Z1 ES.

its been about 3 months and the combo sounds great to me. Very clear and detailed sound. I like to listen to Simple Jazz, old classic rock, Instrumental, and Indian Music. The SV II are fantastic in these kinds of music. I have not heard many other speakers though. My room is very live and i am planning to do some room treatment. I am sure that will improve the sound to a great extent.

I believe I saw SV II for sale on audiogon from SIngapore, offered at 3600 USD. Its a great value at that price IMO.
When I approached him about a year ago, he offered me to ship it free of cost from Singapore to India. At that time it was listed at 4500 though. I finally bought my pair from Tom (audioloft in NY).