Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich

I really like my ATC Scm7s that I use at my desk but I want something warmer, richer more bassy. Something that does well with vocals and jazz.

Budget is $5000. They are being driven by arc ref5se and pass x350.8, dac is denafrips terminator. Thanks.

smodtactical02-18-2022 7:39pm

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,558 posts 02-19-2022 at 01:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here’s an option. Keep your speakers. Look into trying 6N6P tubes in your ARC preamp. The stock 6H30 tubes can be glassy and bright.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,558 posts 02-19-2022 at 04:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @smodtactical Yeah, the older TS black plates, I believe. There's some good threads on tube rolling ARC preamps. I don't think you need to change your speakers.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,558 posts 02-19-2022 at 04:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You could try a passive preamp/volume control, Cardas interconnect/ speaker cable etc.