@rbgator94, Atc was my first thought but they are hungry little suckers. The SCM7 V2 were the most inefficient speakers I’ve had, and I’ve had a bunch. They were also some of the best sounding I had but they had their limitations with bass and volume levels.
For casual listening all over a room, kefs uni q designs are nice because they throw a wide soundstage and sound nice all over a room. You don’t have to be in the sweet spot to enjoy them.
I probably wouldn’t get too caught up on only looking for sealed designs or front ported speakers. You can always get some port bungs or make your own out of foam. If making your own, you can play with how deep they are and how much air you want to block. You will lose bass extension but that may not be a deal breaker for you if you are after good mids and highs anyway and are focusing on female vocals.
Is height a limiting factor? Space to the sides?
I also don’t think you need to spend $2-$3k on some speakers that are going to have that limiting factor.
iso acoustics apertas or isoacoustics oreas will really help the sound of anything you get so definitely just get them and factor them into the price.
If you haven’t gotten your integrated amp yet, you might also want to look at LS50W. They have dsp and different adjustments for free standing or wall, in addition to bass and treble eq controls. The app stinks do a bluesound node would take care of that. Relibility on the electronics is so so; I’d suggest buying these new and getting an extended 5year warranty on the electronics.
Another option might be a downward firing port. The Wharfedale Evo 4.2 sounds really good and in white or oak, with the grills on, are not bad looking. The amt tweeter may not have a wide dispersion though so that may not be a good choice, not sure.
Atc SCM11 V2 or 19V2 might be your best choice though, if your amp will drive them. The mids and highs are really special. I’ve only heard the V2 with the tweeter built in house. They’re really awesome!
For casual listening all over a room, kefs uni q designs are nice because they throw a wide soundstage and sound nice all over a room. You don’t have to be in the sweet spot to enjoy them.
I probably wouldn’t get too caught up on only looking for sealed designs or front ported speakers. You can always get some port bungs or make your own out of foam. If making your own, you can play with how deep they are and how much air you want to block. You will lose bass extension but that may not be a deal breaker for you if you are after good mids and highs anyway and are focusing on female vocals.
Is height a limiting factor? Space to the sides?
I also don’t think you need to spend $2-$3k on some speakers that are going to have that limiting factor.
iso acoustics apertas or isoacoustics oreas will really help the sound of anything you get so definitely just get them and factor them into the price.
If you haven’t gotten your integrated amp yet, you might also want to look at LS50W. They have dsp and different adjustments for free standing or wall, in addition to bass and treble eq controls. The app stinks do a bluesound node would take care of that. Relibility on the electronics is so so; I’d suggest buying these new and getting an extended 5year warranty on the electronics.
Another option might be a downward firing port. The Wharfedale Evo 4.2 sounds really good and in white or oak, with the grills on, are not bad looking. The amt tweeter may not have a wide dispersion though so that may not be a good choice, not sure.
Atc SCM11 V2 or 19V2 might be your best choice though, if your amp will drive them. The mids and highs are really special. I’ve only heard the V2 with the tweeter built in house. They’re really awesome!