Speaker recommendations welcomed


Hi everyone,

Looking for some speaker recommendations for a second system and would love to hear your input.  Here's a list of what I'm after

Budget around $5k

Prefer no bookshelf speakers

Non-agressive tweeters

Excellent imaging

I don't have electronics yet and have only started my speaker search. Thanks!!

 

hk_fan

Electronics: Really considering Michi P5 S2 and S5 amplifier for electronics, some sort of streamer as yet to be determined. I also like Coda and Pass Labs.

@hk_fan The CODA is my preference over the Mich P5 and any PASS (a bit too warm for me). The CODA #16 is great (own it), and the CODA #8 is very good (owned it). However, for $2k the Schitt Woton (own it) is a contender with the #8. I would take the Wotan over the Mich. The Woton needs a lot of break in.

Your room is a great size. Add a bit more to your speaker budget and get something you want to keep for a long time.

To save some more money get a used Sonore OpticalRendu streamer. You can get one for about $800. I have 3 of the older models and they do the job very nicely. When one of my 3 streamers die, I will look at the new $5k Lumin U2 streamer.

Lowering the price of the amp and streamer gives you more speaker $$ to work with.

 

 

 

I have a pair of Klipsch Heresy IVs in my second system--great speakers and easy to drive. I have them paired with a Sugden A21 class A integrated. Good luck and keep us posted.

This will be a 2nd system? Are you replacing the 1st system or is this in conjunction with the 1st system?

Yes, this is a second system and it will not be replacing my first system which is using Rockport speakers if that helps with my preferences.

I can recommend 2 speakers which I have and love and fit your budget. Both from the US.

Omega Speakers- Junior 8 XRS. My favourite speakers. Love them enough, that I bought a tube amp from Louis (who is amazing to talk to) and buying 2 more pairs of speakers in the next few days. Half of your budget the Junior 8. And yes, I shipped everything to Dubai from CT.

DeVore Fidelity- O Baby- got them earlier this year. Love them too. Amazing to look at. Sound lovely. This would hit the top range of your budget.