I too am speaker shopping...and very afraid...I think I will have to go for some company that offers a home trial, which is the only way to truly audition a speaker. If it wont work at home, it doesnt work at all. So that puts me in a quandary. I think I want a pair of Ohm F5s but at 16k plus shipping its a tough sell, but they do have built in subs, and a free home trial. If I dont like em I ship em back and I am out only the shipping cost. Then there is the Legacy Focus SE which is less money, more efficient so it needs less amplifier, but with no home free trial. GRRR. I think the Fs are gonna take it.
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
I really like my speakers but I am considering an upgrade. I have B&W 801 S2 MkIII that I bought new in 1999 (re-coned with modded x-over). I’m afraid that what I get will not equal them and new may just be different.
They are bi-amped with McIntosh up top and Krell on the bottom. Analog is Revox B77 and dig is Oppo 105D with Bryston DAC3.
I will also likely upgrade the DAC but this thread is about speakers.
I need a dynamic loudspeaker that is as good with chamber music as it is with acoustic jazz, rock and electronic music (everything but Country and Rap).
I haven’t heard anything yet but am considering Borrersen X3, Wilson Sasha and B&W 803 D4.
Should I be afraid or will these speakers all best a 25 yr old design?
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@ghdprentice I have a pair of Walsh 2000s currently and like them and have found them sensitive to placement for good balance between highs and lows. |