That's hilarious! Thanks.
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
Preface: I know virtually nothing about high end audio. My step dad passed away a couple years ago and he had counterpoint preamp, amp and Klipsch corner horn speakers. After he passed, the amp broke and my local audio store (Fred’s Sound of Music in Portland) recommended a pair of quicksilver mid monos to replace the counterpoint. So I purchased those for my mom to continue using the system. She no longer can use the system, so it’s now mine
I’m now selling the corner horns because I don’t have the space for speakers that large.
I’m looking for good speakers to pair with the counterpoint pre amp and the QS mid monos.
I understand that the tubes inform what speakers pair best. The tubes on these are Tesla E 34 L 513 and the small ones E88cc
from reading other posts, here are some answers:
It will be setup in a large great room with the speakers up higher, about 7’ off the ground with 14’ ceilings.
I mostly listen to 60s/70s and mostly Grateful Dead.
I really liked the sound of the corner horns. My parents listened to mostly jazz.
Max budget is $2,000 for a pair but I’d prefer to spend significantly less. I have no preference on new or used.
forgive my ignorance. I’m trying to learn as much as I can.
thank you!
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Now that I see your space, it is a dilemma, I suggest true bookcase speakers (not small monitors called bookcase these days) horizontal on those shelves, keeping all drivers at same height, as low as can be achieved. How DEEP are those shelves ____? My office speakers, 3 way, 10" woofers (a lot more bass than typical small speakers with 6-1/2 inch woofers.
Ideally located at seated ear height like mine, but you have higher shelves. Depth needs to fit a shelf, height not too high for a shelf space (you have no height restrictions), and you do not want ports, if so front only Mine are vintage AR-2ax’s restored quite easily, or buy some already restored by someone else. Everything needed is readily available.
Local Pickup Only, you could use UPS Pack and Ship, seller simply drops them off, unpackaged, UPS packs and ships, they responsibile for any damage. I have used UPS successfully a few times. They have level controls for tweeter and mid volume control relative to each other and the woofer, which will be an asset in your use. You can put a small block under the rear edge, angling them down a bit, for better sound ’down there’ and alter the reflection off the ceiling, avoiding strong secondary waves and eventual rear wall waves. Of course, any new speaker that can be used horizontally can be likewise used, but most do NOT have level controls, a true asset of the AR-2ax’s and likely a benefit in your space/high location.
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@elliottbnewcombjr - thanks for the info. The shelves are 20” wide and 27” deep. All internal shelves are removable but the center divider is not, so 20” width is a hard constraint. |
AR-2ax horizontal a no go, 24" wide, if vertiga’ 24" height, angled down a small amount would work, perhaps woofer at top, tweeter and mid below. these Wharfedales, 3 way 8" woofer, without the stand would fit vertically also height spec must be wrong: maybe 20-3/8" high, might just fit horizontally if remove bottom spacers, have seller give true measurement without the plinth. rear ports, but 27" depth helps, or stuff them. My ports are stuffed here, were open in prior location. |
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