I would strongly recommend you listen to a lot more speakers before you plunk down your cash - listen more then let your ears guide you would be my $0.02
You seem to be drawn to the high advertising lines so far. Just an observation. Perhaps it is an availability thing. I dunno. Not that any of those are bad necessarily, but JM and Dynaudio are not my personal cup of tea to be sure. I think you can get a LOT more musical at a lot less money. Of course you have to fund those gorgeous ads... =P Frankly, even ignoring price I would (and consistently have) looked elsewhere...
On your list the Sophias are capable of some magic in the right setup, though I know that is a VERY contentious statement around here. I've heard it once though (one setup out of 4 now for the sophias - and that was with Classe Omegas).
Jtinn - Surprised to see you approve of JM actually. Your lines otherwise cream JM in almost every parameter IMO... and they don't seem to fit in with your general musical sensibilities. Hope it doesn't appear otherwise - I don't mean to single out your comments, particularly since you and I have consistently shared more opinions than not over the years (and several thoughtful conversations). Rather, I am inquiring for precisely that reason. Hmmm... Just struck me as odd.
Good luck!
Jacob
You seem to be drawn to the high advertising lines so far. Just an observation. Perhaps it is an availability thing. I dunno. Not that any of those are bad necessarily, but JM and Dynaudio are not my personal cup of tea to be sure. I think you can get a LOT more musical at a lot less money. Of course you have to fund those gorgeous ads... =P Frankly, even ignoring price I would (and consistently have) looked elsewhere...
On your list the Sophias are capable of some magic in the right setup, though I know that is a VERY contentious statement around here. I've heard it once though (one setup out of 4 now for the sophias - and that was with Classe Omegas).
Jtinn - Surprised to see you approve of JM actually. Your lines otherwise cream JM in almost every parameter IMO... and they don't seem to fit in with your general musical sensibilities. Hope it doesn't appear otherwise - I don't mean to single out your comments, particularly since you and I have consistently shared more opinions than not over the years (and several thoughtful conversations). Rather, I am inquiring for precisely that reason. Hmmm... Just struck me as odd.
Good luck!
Jacob