Preferences in the Spendor Se speaker series?

Hi Dabarrie,

Prior to the S8e I was using the Maggie MG 12/QR as well as a pair of Spendor S3/5.

BTW I still own both.

I'm very happy with my S8e's in a similarly sized room. The S5e's that I tried first didn't quite cut it. I agree that the midrange and upper bass are phenominal. I didn't try the S6e's. I'm really amazed at how well these speakers do with rock, although I generally listen to jazz and classical.

My Cary V12r sounded very nice, but they really seem to like more power. I'm very pleased with the Musical Fidelity KW500 integrated amp that I'm currently using. I would expect that your system would work well.

Hey Kw6,
What speakers did you have prior to the spendor S8e? Also what kind of tube amp are you running with the S8e?

Recently a new owner of he S8e. I agree with the other posters it's basically a $3000 speaker that sounds like a $12,000 speaker. This speaker should meet your needs. They look like box speakers but sure don't sound like it. Very open and throws a huge deep 3-D soundstage which is finely layered. Can resolve ambient information from front to back and it's articulate. But most importantly it renders instruments and voices with a natural tone.

Good Luck!*>)

I currently own the Spendor S8e. I can't say enough about them. Great speakers. I suggest you get the Spendor S8e for your room size.

S6e or S8e. Spendor does two way designs better than three way. The S8 is a really wonderful speaker.

Good luck!