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high end standmounts that do not punish poor recordings?

recently arrived a the realization that the variety of music I listen to simply does not lend itself well to many  'audiophile' speakers

closest I had to my current goal were Dynaudio Special 40's

Next best was Heritage Specials and then Totem element Fire v2 (screeching tweeter on the Totem)

Harbeth 30.2xd's and Super5plus xds definitely did not work for my recordings 

shortlist at the moment is Franco Serblin Accordo, KEF Reference 1 meta, Dynaudio Condifence 20

simple system to  be paired with my REL Carbon special and Hegel H600 (really love both these pieces)

appreciate any recommendations

 

audiocanada

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kennyc
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@audiocanada Harbeth 30.2xd’s and Super5plus xds definitely did not work for my recordings 

Although we can name some “musical” speakers, it’s the entire audio chain that matters.  Pre-amp change can also bring sonic benefit

@audiocanada to better understand which direction to go we will need more specifics:

  1. Seems you want to give up some accuracy to the recordings to a more musical (forgiving) presentation, is that correct?
  2. what are the components of your audio chain including cabling?
  3. what specific songs do you find deficient using your Harbeths?  What specifically didn’t you like and what can be improved (which sonic direction do you want to go)?
  4. what’s your budget?
  5. are you open to tube components?
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