I second those who suggest Rockport--i have lusted for them but can't afford (the divorce that would follow). As someone else mentioned, your room size is not that large so Avior II would suffice--Cygnus would be overkill. Ticks all boxes and they sail on down to 25Hz with ease. Hopefully one of your dealers carries them--they're pretty too!
Speaker of My House…!
Hey Boys - (and gals if there are any here)
It’s time to usher in a new speaker. It needs to be nuanced and elegant. It needs to party but also be super fast and detailed. No muddy lows or shrieking highs. It needs to image like electrostatic speakers but with a large sweet spot. I don’t have room for Subs, so I need at least 25hz.
My new speakers are probably floor standers and they need to look beautiful.
My current Amp is an ARC 160s.
Source is Rossini Apex
My main listening room is about 18’ X 22’ with vaulted 12’ ceiling. My system also spends time in my home office which is small - 13’ X 14’ also with high vaulted ceilings and as many room treatments as I could fit.
I just sold my 18 month old Sonus Faber Serafino Traditions. I loved a lot about them. Probably still the prettiest speaker I’ve ever seen and at just under $20k new, pretty awesome sounding. They really ticked all the boxes in so many areas but they got a little breathless in my larger room. Mostly the bass got lost and less detailed.
So….
I’m considering the new SF Amati’s.
Joseph Audio Pearl Graphene
Wilson Sasha DAW (ugh - I know, but that sound..!)
So…. Let’s have it. Whatta you guys think I should consider…?
(Im not ready for Maggie’s just yet)
Thanks for your help..!
Joe
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I'm with @dsnyder0cnn on this--given the disparity in room sizes finding a one size fits all loudspeaker is tricky, not to mention the logistics of moving such a speaker. The Rockport Aviors that i originally recommended weigh 220 lbs each and i'd be concerned for your nice hardwood floors. I suppose you could dial in a single pair in each room and mark the location with tape or something--i also have 3 different rooms in which i have systems but my floorstanders remain in the main listening room and i purchased stand-mounts for the other two--there are many outstanding (and pretty) stand-mounts you could use for the two smaller rooms but if you're looking for full range, good looking speakers in each room your budget will blow through the roof (although you've never mentioned how much it is i think we assumed based on your current speakers)--good luck |