The Larsen 9s previously mentioned go against the wall. If you can place speakers at least 2-3 feet out, then also check the Pure Audio Project open baffle lineup..
Looking for my End Game Speaker
I'm looking for my end game speakers. My system currently consists a digital streaming front end with the Mola mola Tambaqui DAC and Grimm MU1 streamer along with Magico A3 speakers. For amplification, I recently acquired on the used market, the Audionet Humboldt.
I live in a small 960 sq ft condo in a highrise. My system is in the great room (living, dining, and kitchen all in one). Given the room configuration, my speakers have to be located close to a side wall (unless I radically change the room and block my balcony doors with my stereo). Room dimensions are 12' x 16' (not including kitchen).
The following speakers are on my list to auditon:
Marten Parker Trio, Acora (SRB, SRC1, SRC2), Magico S3 - 2023, Magico M2, Joseph Audio, Franco Serblin, Rockport, Vivid Audio Giya G4,
I have already heard the Acora SRC1 and thought they were amazing, however, perhaps a bit bass shy.
Given my room constraints, I'm concentrating more on the models that have a sealed box design. Given that, I am very interested in the Magico M2 and S3 - 2023. Has anyone heard these two models? A used M2 would cost about the same as a new S3. How do these two models compared? Which would you choose?
Can anyone recommend any other sealed box design speakers.....or any speakers that would fit into a relatively small room (close to the walls)? I should also note that I would like a speaker that performs well with lower listening volumes....
I have booked my ticket to AXPONA 2025, so I'm making a list of speakers that I should audition.
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@calgarian5355 - JA Perspective 2 owner here. Before buying my speakers, I seriously considered Gershman Acoustics 30th Anniversary Grand Avant Garde. My last experience with the Gershman speakers at the Toronto Audio Fest this month. Again, these speakers do no wrong, but I think they are bit too smooth on top and bit polite. No matter which track was played, I got the feeling that it sounded more less the same. JAP2 sounds more transparent without fatiguing and it has realistic tonality. it reveals reverb and ambiance in the recording superbly. JAP2 costs little more than the Gershman's, however, to me, JAP2 looks way more attractive (which is a big factor) and sounds more emotionally engaging / involving. |
I have 2 great systems in my house, and have auditioned many pairs of speakers on both. The main upstairs system was easy, I just kept on going up the Dynaudio ladder until I hit the Confidence 30's. I can't go anywhere from there. The basement I ended up with PMC Twenty5 22i speakers. Both speakers compliment the gear and the rooms the best. I have end game on both systems. |
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