looking to match a new speaker to ARC REF75se


hey there 

I just sold my vandersteen 2ce (which were pretty old)

Im looking to pair a new speakers(looking for used) to my ARC 75SE .

any suggestion?

I have also a good deal for new VANDERSTEEN 2ce signature III

 

mike30

Showing 4 responses by jjss49

proacs, big spendor classics, sonus fabers are well known good matches with reference series arc tube amps...

if you like the sound of your vandys stick to them, esp if you prefer to spend less

the proacs will sound more incisive more intimate but still with warmth and magic to the voices, mid bass will be cleaner faster, deep bass maybe a touch better

harbeths, depends on which model... overall they have a warmer rounder presentation, closer to your vandy alternative

you’re doing your excellent amp a disservice with $3000 speakers

while respecting op’s stated budget, i very much agree with @soix on what he said

the ref75se is roughly a 10 grand retail price unit, and still 6-7 grand used (and worth every penny of it), it deserves speakers of commensurate value...