Intimate, warm and holographic alternative


Me another time... Sorry for the inconveniences.

Yes, recently I started a discussion here with the title: " ATC SCM150 (or JBL Synthesis) (or JBL vintage) (or new Klipsch Jubilee)". See: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/atc-scm150-or-jbl-synthesis-or-jbl-vintage-or-new-klipsch-jub...
Last post from ohlala, advising that studio monitor type sound is not the most "enjoyable" for him, was revealing. I could hear yesterday an SCM20 (yes, I know it´s not comparable in many aspects with the SCM150) but the type of sound have not convinced me.

So now I´m more on the warm side, looking for a intimate and holographic sound with great scene. Really useful some old threadas about this, especially: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/seeking-advice-on-speakers-that-create-an-intimate-2-channel-... 

I would like to hear personal opinions and experiences about the best speakers that give that musical sensation in which the devices "disappear". Suggestions, brand, models...

I was searching some brands and models and here are some that have caught my attention:

- Gershman Acoustics: Avant Garde
- Legacy Audio: Aeris + Wavelet
- Devore Fidelity: Orangutan O/96 (fatigue??; little too "in your face"??; fleshy bass??)
- Harbeth: 40.3 XD (not a true rock and roll speaker??)
- Klipsch
- Spendor
- Tannoy

Listening position is 9 feet from the speakers. My room is big: 41 square meters. I´m worried about bass. I hear a lot of music but specially rock, so I would like something capable.

Thanks so much to everyone. You are very helpful.

milhomes

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Though... I guess... If I had to choose just one of these for rock... it would be the JBL S4700.

My choice of the others would be based on my preference for other types of music.  
The Aeris + Wavelet for sure.

Or, the Harbeth 40.2 / 3 / etc. as an alternative with the Hegel HA390 or HA590, or McIntosh MA352.

Though these are pretty big and expensive speakers.

One more practical alternative (both economically and physically) that will impress you with the right electronics is the Harbeth 30.1 / 2 / 3 / etc. driven by the McIntosh MA252 or MA352, or the Hegel HA390 or HA590. Simply sublime - see the YouTube videos! Though the 30.1 maybe too small for your space.

Though - If you’re a rock fan... I’d stick with the Aeris, or Klipsch LaScalla, or JBL S4700 (!!!), or yes... the ATC SCM 100+.... The Harbeths are prolly better for a jazz, classical, blues, acoustic fan - like me - which is what I have (both the 30.1 and 40.2).