Ricco275
You must listen to the Magico A5's before you make a decision.
I own a pair and most of my listening is at low volume, no sub necessary.
High end speakers at low volume
After having got accustomed to my new Vitus RI-101 mk II, I came to the conclusion that I need to improve my system's performance at low volume to enjoy music more.
Current sources: LinnLP12, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Nucleus.
Speakers: Avalon Idea.
Shunyata Delta NR V2 and Hemingway Indigo PC, Tara Labs Forté, TQ 2 Black diamond IC.
I am looking at replacing the Avalon Idea with speakers that could improve the low volume listening experience. I listen to 60 / 70db, I can afford to go up to 85db for very short time (neighbours).
I am also considering to purchase a Loki Max which I understood being quite a neutral EQ unit.
I have selected a few speakers which should match my musical taste based on what I have read:
- YG Carmel 2
- Wilson Sabrina X
- Vandersteen treo ct
- TAD ME1
I don't have the chance to listen to them except the TAD ME1 which I have enjoyed very much but not in my apartment.
Budget max $15k new or used.
I am looking for speakers sounding musical, with wide soundstage, not cold, detailed yet not analytical.
I mostly listen to classic rock, blues and jazz.
The system sits at the end of the long wall in a living room measuring 33x13ft, listening position 8ft from the speakers.
Unfortunately I have to face a tough WAF putting several limits:
- speakers must have a clean design, not black, not too hifi looking... and not too big
- distance from the wall behind the speakers 25cm
I don't mind changing amplifier if it will be necessary to match the next speakers.
I haven't found a preamp that I could consider a good candidate except a very expensive CSport featuring a loudness button which works very well (tested at Ana Mighty Sound).
I would much appreciate some advice from who knows well the above speakers or who had similar needs.
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"I am looking for speakers sounding musical, with wide soundstage, not cold, detailed yet not analytical." I would go with single driver speakers and a tube amp. You'll get the widest soundstage and a very musical sound. A warm british A/B amp will also do the trick if tubes are too much of a hassle. Single drivers just excel at soundstage, vocals and string instruments. I'm rocking the Closer Acoustics OGY. But your budget allows for the Pearl Acoustics Sibelius if you want towers. I mean the other speakers mentioned have a very "Hi-Fi, look at me!" look with brute proportions. These speakers come in wood finishes (or even silky smooth corian) and are skinny. So they don't draw much attention. |
@kokakolia lovely speakers! Don’t know exactly the pros and cons of the single driver speakers. Mind you I listen to rock music too. |
+1 @ghdprentice My Harbeths are 86db efficient and they sound great at low volume! |
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