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My next upgrade

Hello All-

I have a newly built room in my basement.  15x 30 feet.  I am sharing the space with a 7.2.4 theatre and a 2.2 system for music only.  Both set ups are100% independent of each other.

Most of my electronics should be OK for now.  I thought that it was time to upgrade the speakers for I got to deep into treatments and hardware upgrades. 

I was thinking about a pair of Maggie 1.7x’s, but I have concerns they will disappoint when playing more dynamic music like rock or blues.  For classical, jazz, vocals etc, I expect amazing results.  And I do like some volume. 

So, with all of that said, I am looking for stage size, depth and imaging. 

Current system is:

  1. Schilit Kara
  2. 2x Schiit Aegir V1 (these may be replaced depending on the speakers selected.
  3. Gustard x26Pro
  4. Gustard DDC-18
  5. Gustard 10M Clock
  6. All cables are Audio Quest River XLR, carbon BNC and HDMI. 
  7. 2x REL 1205 subs
  8. B&W 705S2’s on FS 700 stands

I mainly stream Qobuz via Audiarvana on a MAC Mini M2.

The floor has thick carpet; ceiling is open rafters painted and the walls will not be treated if at all until after the speakers are selected.

The 705’ are currently 4 feet out and 4 feet off the walls about 8 feet apart.  I sit about 15 feet back from them.  My point here is that I do not feel placement will be an issue.

I hope that is enough info to get the juices flowing, let’s consider $6000 for budget to start.

Thanks in advance

Scott

 

 

 

 

 

 

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soix
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I share your concerns with the Maggie’s, and given what you’re looking for and your budget one of the first speakers that jumped to mind for scale and 3D imaging was the new SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles.  At $5k they’re well within your budget, and they offer a 45-day trial period including shipping both ways so no risk to try.  Read this review where they basically trounced a pair of $9500 speakers and see if you don’t agree that these might tick all your boxes…

https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1944-svs-ultra-evolution-pinnacle-loudspeaker

Speakers I’ve heard around your price range that excel at throwing off an expansive 3D soundstage and pull off an exceptional disappearing act are the Joseph Audio Profiles ($7k), ProAc DT8, and Usher Dancer Mini-Two.

https://soundapproach.com/usher-mini-two-2-x-7-2-way-diamond-tower-speakers-pair.html

https://www.audioconnect.com/products/proac-dt8

Incidentally you really should also strongly consider ditching the Mac Mini and get a decent dedicated streamer — the Mac is a performance bottleneck in your system. Hope this helps, and best of luck in your search. 

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