If you think your system sounds great, you might try some better speaker cables. Whether they can give you what you want is a crapshoot. I have heard everything from no difference to system-changing, so I would recommend borrowing something from a local dealer or the cable company. I am a big fan or Audience AU24, but I also think that Purist is excellent, although much heavier. I’ve had Beldens and they worked great with some speakers and not with others. Definitely worth trying if you’re looking to bring out the best in what you have.
ISO - grit, texture, decay, life from snares and bass drums
Hi all,
Interested to hear some theories on what I'm looking for in a speaker (or new amp). My system features the Rega Aethos driving a pair of Wharfedale EVO 4.4 (bi-wired).
Don't get me wrong - it sounds great. Clear, precise, involving. Great tone, imaging, and separation.
But I'm missing a little bit of grit and texture. Sometimes I wish these speakers partied better. Snares don't *snap* crackle pop.
Off axis listening - especially standing in the room, rather than sitting - changes tonality significantly.
What am I looking for? More bass? More musicality? More Life? I don't want bright or fatigue.
Some speakers I'm considering in no particular order based on descriptions/reviews:
- Sourcepoint 8
- Revival Audio Atalante 3
- PMC prodigy5
Thanks!