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
I have a 20 channels Home Theater system.( Acurus ACT4) The RoomPerfect calibration can only provide about 20% . 80% come from your room’ s treatment. Room treatment is like a preamplifer. I would work on that first . I have 4 Monitor Audio Silver 300 speakers for Wide and Surround . Rear are Focal Chorus 836vw ( were once fronts)
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@kota1 many thanks, I agree that trying to optimise my current set-up is the sensible thing to do, even though I still believe that I have a real difference in quality between the electronics and the speakers. I will look at the guidelines ;). I put a photograph of my system in my profile. |
@maxwave I agree. Thanks |
@borislejan , I saw the pic and you have primarily hard reflective surfaces. The good news is that room treatments will transform your system. The easiest way to move forward is to order a room "kit" and with Black Friday Auralex has a good sale.. Look at my virtual system to see an example of how I set mine up. If you want a "recipe" for acoustic treatment and some guidelines let me know and I will post. I have a thread here on setting up your room for atmos with some good videos too. Start by setting up your speakers for the specs in that diagram to begin with making sure to get the angles dialed in. |
