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In search for speakers of "natural" sound

Hello,
I am using a pair of Harbeth speakers. However, I am not satisfied with the 'naturalness' of the sound (it could be that I am so demanding). I am looking for a pair of speakers that can produce the more natural and organic sound than Harbeth if there is any.

I know that it depends on the amp, cables, and other variables. However, let's assume that with the appropriate gears, which speakers do you think can produce the "most natural sound"? By "natural", I mean the sound that we hear directly from musical instruments, from the singer without going through any amplification.

There is a user mentioning that speakers from the past used that 'natural sound' as a reference when designed speakers. In contrast, the sound today (even the hi-end one) is to "hi-fi". He guessed it could be less people have chance to listen to live / acoustic music than before.  

Is it right?

Thank you for your experience and recommendation!
Best,
Huy.

P.S: I know that my questions are silly and dumb, please bear with me.

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rollintubes
84 posts
 
ATC is a studio monitor builder first. Their consumer versions are dressed up studio monitors. They want a "natural" sound in the studio, so it stands to reason that the consumer versions will all sound "natural"
I second @inna’s post, digital does not sound "natural". Listen to the same song on a quality record, played on a quality turntable with a quality cart and you’ll hear "natural".
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decibell
69 posts
 
Did you read Arthur Salvatore's review of his reference speakers "Pure Reference" from Coincident? To my ears these are among the most natural sounding speakers I have ever heard. 

http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Speakers.html

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tyhoang
4 posts
 
Try Yamaha NS1000, NS1000x or NS2000 for Natural Sound. Beryllium mid & high, sound very open. Just add a rel sub and it can compete with most speakers
jpsreno
77 posts
 
perhaps you need to define what is natural ... each concert venue has it's own characteristics ... so what are you really shooting for?   3rd row center at Carnegie Hall,  first balcony at the Auditorium Theatre, a box at LaScala (old or renovated), the slope at Red Rocks, on the field at an outdoor stadium, the picnic grounds at Ravinia or a college rehearsal hall?  You get the idea ... no one can tell you what is natural in a speaker it is up to you.
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gman74
33 posts
 
Magnepan. Ribbons are similar to our vocal cords.

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