Recommendation on speakers for listening to live music
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on speakers for listening to live music. I have a big collection of live Grateful Dead, phish, jazz, etc.. This is music on cd or vinyl that was recorded live. Are there quality speakers that cater to both live and studio recordings. Would be using McIntosh power amps mc252, mc275 etc.. Thank you very much for any advice.
One of the best speakers (A Studio Monitor) for live music. I stil remember the sound from this Sentry 100A, it always make me feel like I am in a lounge enjoying live music...
I dunno, guys…. I’m loving the natural and emotional sound of my Sonus Faber Serafino’s… Sure - We’re all going to talk about the system that’s right in front of us…
The horns would be too high pitched , they would make you feel uneasy, anxious, and not,want to sit at high volume on the couch. UNLESS KLIPSCH HAVE FIXED THEIR HORNS, AND FREQUENCY OF THE CROSSOVERS
I sacked my old speakers, piled up in basement, kept my old mid-fi BIC Venturi v830 and V630 pairs in basement system, AS THey have a much warmer tone than previous speakers I used.
the sound from your speakers depends a lot on the recording itself, we have quite a lot of live lps and cds , some sound like a 6th generation cassette dubbed 1984 Destruction demo, some are simply flawless. Our stereo is quite nice , some recordings are tight, and sound great, others are no bass, harsh,crowd, or not mixed properly Use your ears, as a bad recording in, is a bad sound out no matter how much your system costs enjoy the hunt
Ohm Walsh speakers will give you that live band in my living room experience plus you won't be restricted to sitting in the tiny sweet spot of all the other box speakers.
Heard some Klipsch Jubilees today and when I closed my eyes, felt like the band was in the room! The room was huge, and the sound filled it completely.
I was at a live orchestra performance and it dawned on me: Hey, this sounds just like my Klipsch Heresy IV speakers!
That's the fun thing about audio, different people can have much the same live listening experience, and get completely opposite conclusions from it.
When I think about live orchestral or chamber ensembles, comparisons to horn loaded speakers, is about the last thing that goes through my mind*.
Especially with Klipsch, but I can never NOT hear the sound of the horn. To me, they make every type of music, sound as if it is coming from a PA. And that's the last thing I want when listening to classical, the sound of a PA.
*Unless we're talking about horn speakers such as Avant Garde Acoustics, or Acapella, but then, we're in an entirely different category of speakers.
That’s what I used to think, but the Heritage mk IV series are different from the "typical" Klipsch. They retain the sensitivity and dynamics, even at low volumes, but are more refined than previous iterations, including refined horn that I’m finding disappears and is actually quite dispersive. I have been quite impressed by them, and I’m a long-term neutral-leaning audio fellow...
I’m frequently taken aback by sounds that appear up, or way off to the sides, or in front of the speakers, or even occasionally behind me. Even my cats have noticed, lol. This is part of what lends the "live in the concert hall" sound.
Are they my "end game" speakers? Probably not, I might go seek refuge back into the neutral, perhaps that new Q Acoustics Concept 50 (?), but the Heresy IV are impressive and a joy to own and listen to, and certainly provide an alternative look into the music which sounds fresh and lively, and to my also surprise are non-fatiguing and fatigue is something I had been worried about... well, no worries with the Heresy IV. They are an alternative, and I’ve been to a lot of different live music events of all types in all types of venues over the past 45 years or so and they do provide the live feel and sound... I selected them after going to an exclusive loft in L.A. and listened to many other even much more expensive speakers which basically all sounded quite the same as each other and not much of a step up over my old "linear sound" Epi speakers (albeit now updated w Human Speakers parts). There was no reason at all to spend multiple thousands on new speakers that didn’t really sound any different nor better than my trusty Epi ... However, the Heresy sounded different, and when I heard Keith Richards standing next to me while playing his acoustic guitar, and then Jagger step to center stage and walk forward and lean into the mic, I was sold. And, I’ve found them to be convincing with classical music as well.
Hi, I use Tekton Design Double Impact speakers. They really bring out the dynamics and excitement of a live performance. They have high sensitivity so no problem driving them with your amps. I drive mine with a 50w/ch monoblocs tube amp to an average of 87-90db, pick at around 100-105db with ease. Whether classical or rock concert it's a great joy listening, closing my eyes and I'm there. Another thing I like about these speakers, no listening fatigue. Check them out on their site www.tektondesign.com They have models even higher then my DI's. BTW, the guy that designed them is a drummer :-)
Reach out to Charney to discuss your room and he will recommend his horn to work best in it. Was listening to Ray Brown Live at LOA earlier today. I felt like I was in the club with them.
Another Maggie's fan here currently running 3.7i with two subs fantastic for live music ultra fast and clean each instrument appears as on stage. Just now playing Petty Wildflowers live and it's like the band is in the room.
In the past I had the 1.7i and they were good too.
That wall of sound lasted less than eight months. Not for the quality and innovation rather the logistical aspect. The wiki is fairly informative.
Long before Harman JBL was open and helpful to DIY and their developments were substantial. If your new to horns it would be smart to compare a dynamic and a horn speaker in the same room for your own experience.
I just heard a demo of the Meyer Sound Labs Amie powered 2 way.
Regardless of your speaker choice a properly located processing subwoofer system is what will get you the extra 3dB needed to portray Lesh's low B or the tuning of Tony Williams' 18" Gretsch creating that more live effect.
I've never used Audio Kinesis but I've used four Velodyne DD subs to a similar affect. Far more affordable the Swarm is a popular option that will partner with many different types of speaker systems and manage most any rooms peculiarities you might encounter.
Beware of speakers with built in self powered subs. Speakers are located for sound staging. The room dictates were the subwoofers should be located.
Magnepans. I love planar speakers for their ability to recreate the soundstage, their boxless presentation with images hovering in front of you, and their transient quickness and agility. You need to have some room in front and behind them, add well as a lot of power, say at least 70wpc, if not more to really get them going.
Im not a maggie fan, but have owned a bunch of open baffle speakers, including my current fav of 3 years, Emerald Physics 3.4s. Want something current check out GR Research
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