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Looking for new 10-20k€ speakers (front, central, sub)

Hello everyone,

i just upgraded my system with a Lyngdorf MP-40 processor.

My set-up:

electronics; I have a Denon AVC-A1XV amplifier, Oppo UDP-205 as a source or Apple TV, 

speakers: Monitor Audio Silver RS8, Center channel Monitor audio silver C350, woofer Apex AW12, Surround back Dali Alteco.

Because I added the Lyngdorf processor, I feel I have to renew my speakers (Front, Center, Sub) to give justice to the electronics I have.

I am very happy with my current sound even though I feel the Silver RS8 can have harsh Treble and lack of power to fill my room.

I have a dedicated Cinema/ Music room with the following dimensions , 3.44m width (rear wall), 5m Long et 2,40m High.

The speakers are separated by proxi 2,5 meters, and the listening position is about 3,5/4 meters from the front speakers. The speakers can not be very far away from the rear wall (max 40 cm) and one of the front is 10-15 cm close to the side wall. I intend to treat the room event after having run RoomPerfect calibration software.

I would like a relaxed, immersive and still detailed sound, with a very large sweet spot as I like to enjoy music and films with friends.

I listen to all kind of music (everyday) et watch a lot of movies in a HT configuration.

I have shortlisted a few speakers that could be of interest:

- TAD ME1 (my fear on this one is that if might be fatiguing and the other issue is that there is no central speaker)

- Fyne audio F1-8 (the down portes bass could be an advantage with my configuration, again no central speaker)

- KEF Ref 1 Meta with ref 2 meta (too lean?)

- Magico A1 (too analytical and hard to drive?, central channel too expensive)

- Dali Epicon 2 with the Epicon Vokal center

- Joseph audio pulsar (no central channel)

- Sonus Fabier Olympica nova 2 with corresponding central speaker.

I intend to add 2 boundary woofers BW3 from Lyngdorf to compensate the fact that these speakers a standmounted, 

 

I would like any feedback / advice as to which speakers could meet my expectations? Thank you in advance for your help.

Take care.

Boris 

 

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Showing 1 response by erik_squires

erik_squires
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While I understand your criticism of the MA Silver, they were still a great bargain and low level listening speaker. The platinum line however is amazing. You should not immediately try to jump brands.

I like Magico but they do a great job of throwing a wide sound stage, which also means they don't like near side walls.  Same for Revel.

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