Hi everyone! I’m thinking of upgrading the speakers in my second system and I could use your opinions and suggestions. I currently have a Belles Aria integrated and a Sugden A21 integrated that I switch around when the mood hits. I stream via Bluesound Node. My room is approx 15’ wide x 30’ length in size and carpeted. My system faces the long wall. My speakers are Tekton Lore Reference. Budget is $2-3k.My musical tastes are all over the place---I can listen to Ella, Johnny Cash, then Dean Martin then deep house and 80s alternative or classic rock. Listening volumes are average: 70s-80s db. I have a REL T7x if I need one.
From doing some research, I’ve come up with 3 candidates---let me know what you think:
1. Vandersteen 1ci+ (pairs well with Belles and somewhat efficient at 90db)
2. Fritz Carbon 7 SE MkII (also pairs well with Belles and Sugden and efficient, 88db)
3. Totem Bison monitor or Tower (of the 3 listed here, the Totems are the only ones I can audition here in town.) Not sure if the Sugden is enough for power.
Thanks in advance. I’m open to other speakers btw.
