Speaker alternatives


I was musing about my speakers and thought I'd invite you to muse along with me.  Most of you know a lot more than me.

Presently I have Revel Ultima Studio 2's, powered by an Ayre AX-5 Twenty.  They are about 2 feet out from the long wall of a 19x14x9 room, about 7 1/2 feet apart.  The sound is excellent, focused but spacious stage, extended, dynamic, resolved, musical.  I might prefer a little bigger room, but sitting position near the rear wall allows for good integration of the sound.

So what's the problem?  Well, none really.  Mostly curiosity, but I may be moving to a little smaller place upon retirement and I was beginning to think of alternatives.  Recent listings that caught my eye included Thiel 2.4's and Vandersteen Treo CT's, slightly smaller floor-standers.  I recently borrowed Harbeth HL5+ and found them pleasant but lacking in resolution, extension and dynamics compared to what I have and enjoy.  Nice, but not for me.

I listen to classical, bluegrass and acoustic music, classic rock and blues, jazz, etc.

Thanks for your insights and suggestions.

77jovian

Showing 1 response by shadorne

Try ATC if you want more dynamics and resolution. Frankly what you have is a hard act to follow and must obviously be a good fit for you already.