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Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget

Hello,

I'am new to the site and enjoying it very much so far.

I posted in the amplifier section looking to upgrade my modest 25 year old system.

I now have a  Auralic Vega g1 into a MacIntosh mx110 tuner/preamp into a Adcom gfa545 (100 per chnl) power amp,then out to a pair of Polk monitor 10 speakers.I also have a Rega p6 on the way for my turntable needs.I think it has a exact cartridge.

I 'am trying to decide which speakers and amplifier I want to get to finish this portion of my upgrade.

To start my room is 20x13 and currently have my system on the right 20ft wall ,and move the speakers out from the wall when listening.

I can put them at the end of the long wall facing me if I want,and do sometimes.

I have a 6,000-10,000 budget for the amp and speakers,but would like to spend less if possible.

I do not have any personal experience with most of the brands of speakers I hear talked about here,but I have bought many guitar amplifiers by listening to YouTube videos and I will probably do the same for my home speakers.

The speakers I have in person experience with that I like are Klipsch chorus 2,JBl Jubal's and L100'sand Thiel's(not sure what model).and some old DCM Time Windows.

The one's that I really like from watching YouTube are Sonus Faber,Wharfedale,Tannoy,some of the B&W's.

I listen to about 40%classic rock,and about 40% pop,soul,blues,with the last 20% jazz classical and misc.

I really need my speakers to be able to rock at a pretty good volume,I know the Klipsch's would probably do that,but also would like them to sound great for pop,soul,and acoustic stuff.I really like bluegrass and Celtic acoustic music.

I need some help to narrow down my choices in the 3-5000 range for those genres.

I'am not opposed to speakers on stands or tower speakers,or needing a subwoofer to achieve the goal.

It seems to me a lot of the high end speakers have a over accentuated treble,but this just could be my background of blues rock music.I just want cymbals to sound like cymbals not a sizzle sound.

I think if I can find a amplifier I like for less I could spend more on the speakers.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

 

 

twangy57
gano
487 posts
 

@knownothing I feel like something has to change. You can't buy stuff blindly (deafly). Ordering gear I only read about, sending it back, having 50 pound boxes travel 1000s of miles so that I can figure out if I like it seems inefficient. Showrooms are not just for dealers but also for the audio companies to show off. I know they don't invest in the dealers, other than letting them profit but I also understand how dealers don't want you to test equipment without the intention of buying from them. 

This impedes and hurts everyone's interest. 

twangy57 OP
220 posts
 

knownothing

Yes,as far as driving,I try to avoid it.

I bought a old convertible last year and spent a sizable chunk of change fixing it up.

I drove it around a lot the first months or so last summer and haven't even thought about driving yet this year.Maybe when it gets hot out.

All things considered,I have been satisfied with what I have now for 25 years and I’am sure any of the speakers that folks have suggested will be a nice improvement.

Thanks for your insight.

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tommypenngotti
222 posts
 

I’m partial to Harbeth’s ..crystal clear . I own the 30.1’s (in your range) and the 40.3XD’s .

twangy57 OP
220 posts
 

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tommypenngotti

I have heard those,only on you tube but they sound nice.

I think I'am buying a pair of Dynaudio Focus 360's.

The price is right and I really do like them.

Thanks

gano
487 posts
 

heard those,only on you tube

any speaker manufacturer would love to hear that :) 

sorry I couldn't resist

 

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