Rap music on high-end speakers


Hello,

I have audiophile taste in gear, but not in music. I listen to rap music, and occansionaly R&B. Is there anyone out there like me? What do you listen for when buying gear? I was wondering what are the benefits in getting better gear? I want to upgrade the speakers to either proac response 3.8 or wilson cubs. Here is my system:

Levinson No.23
aranov ls-9000
Platinum audio reference 2
Paradigm servo 15
kimber speaker wire
esoteric component wires
amc cdm7
tru

Showing 1 response by queg

Hey Tru,
I figure as more rap fans out there get good equipment, there'll be that much more pressure in the studios to record and mix well.. I think raps albums are already mixed and produced better then most of the current rock/pop crud. To me, music is about communication.. doesn't matter what the genre is.. it's the all about the artists and producers.. if they're creative and real, it comes through.

the B&W 801's will kick ass, but you'll need plenty of quality wattage to drive em. My next personal upgrade target is to Audio Physic Virgo or Avanti's, cause their imaging is so amazing,(they disappear,) they make me feel stoned even when I'm not..