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Speakers which always sound good

This is brought up because I'm home shopping, but I'm not actually looking for speakers right now, so please don't take this as a request for advice so much as opinions.

As I shop for homes I've realized how few are really equipped for the audiophile.  Too many fireplaces and windows and damn kitchens and bathrooms placed completely inappropriately for us! :-)

And as you may know, I'm a big fan of appropriate room treatments.

So, wanted to step away from this world for a bit and ask, what are speaker brands that you feel always work?  Or at least, work really well without having to think about the room acoustics or placements?  Reminder that this is 99% of the buying public.  We who have laser line levelers, a closet full of measurement microphones and a chair which bolts our head into a fixed location may not believe it is true, but this is the majority of the buying public. 

What do we, the audiophile community recommend to them to actually be helpful in getting them as many positive music listening experiences as possible?

Best,

Erik
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oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Though the company is no longer in business, it is still my favorite speaker. VMPS. I really like the planar designs, for the simple reason they don’t ware out.. They will be good fo the next 30 years. Just as they have been for the last 20+ years.

One of the the biggest bang for the buck speakers EVER made..
The only folks that make fun of them are the ones that envy the simplicity and cost to deliver a SUPPER product at a VERY reasonable price..

Kinda like Tektons, but with measurements, double the thickness of the speaker enclosure, a much larger finish choice, bass driver upgrades, several cap and coil XO upgrades, internal and external crossovers, internal wire upgrades, copper, copper clad, silver or a combo. In home setup, by him or staff. (putty pinchers, different story)
Best in show at CES maybe 4 or more times.

Well maybe not like "JUST" Tekton, come to think of it..

VMPS, great stuff.

Infinity RS speakers of the 70-80 were great too,

Oh, another one that I really like, Mine, the ones that I build. No they are not for sale. No I’m not trying to sell speakers. I like my speakers... I like columns, but they weigh so much, I started stacking and testing. 2-500 lbs is a good place to start...and an electric overhead hoist has been a real life saver, since my heath care hiccup.

The BEST is what YOU build, buy, modify, hybridize,or whatever floats your boat... In my opinion.

Regards
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audioguy85
2,017 posts
 
Tannoys! Pick up a pair, asap! 🙄
tomavodka
33 posts
 
Bose 901....?!
I dunno..... Good luck with quest, I'm following!
richopp
760 posts
 
@rixthetrick I thought so too until I found out I had to pay over $75,000 in PERMITS.

Houses are a bit more expensive than you might think to build today, and we do it all ourselves except the beginning basics--plumbing, slab, walls, trusses (no basements down here). We take care of the rest--runs about $65.00/sq ft for us to put up the shell. After that, what do you want inside and for roof material (tile or metal down here).

The permits scared me off. I could put the permit money into fixing an existing house and come out better, but whatever you want, I guess.

(Not to be a stickler in these days of tweets and texts, but "THAT" sound better, please.)
Cheers!
richopp
760 posts
 
@tomavodka  You ARE kidding, right?  I would guess a 2" speaker in a 1955 Japanese transistor radio would sound more like music.

Good joke, though...
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