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Standmount speaker suggestion

HI

I have B&W 705 s3 Signature speakers paired with a Pass Labs INT-60. While imaging and soundstage are great, I find the speakers a bit bright. What should I try next, and what would be worthy of being mated to the Pass integrated? I will buy used but keeping in line with the value of the amp, the budget is around $5000- $8000 new.

 

I realize speakers are very subjective. Just want some direction to go. 

Appreciate it.

 

ullogu1
lanx0003
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Maybe we need to learn Tai first.  To me, Atalante3 > Evoke20 > Totem Sig. One.

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nonoise
11,100 posts
 

That's the order I put them in as well, but I'm biased from owning the Atalante 3. If I had a bigger space, I'd get the Atalante 5 and if I ever won the lottery, their new Atalante 7. Here's a shot of it:

That's a 15" woofer with a -6db @ 23 Hz, weighing in at 147.71 # each. They go for $10K a pair. I can dream, can't I? 

All the best,
Nonoise

itball
107 posts
 

Biased Harbeth SLH5+ owner here. Not bright at all but great detail. Need some power but not a ton. Bet they would be lovely with that amp.

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mofimadness
5,435 posts
 

Someone had mentioned the new PS Audio Aspen FR5 speakers.  They are now 25% off, (Axpona Special) and have a 30 day trial period.  I've heard them and was very impressed.  

Might be worth it to get a pair and try them...

agwca
143 posts
 

Having just bought new speakers (Audel) I had a shortlist.  I wouldn't recommend the new replacement speaker that I had bought on closeout as it took a huge price hike when there are still the others I considered were as stated above from others' choices as well: Speakers from the Fritz brand, Atalante 3, Xavians, perhaps Fischer and Fischer.  Some of which can be had used/closeout, etc. for less money if one can find them.

There are more speaker options but those I mentioned would be my targets.  Fritz has a long history of success.  Atalante 3 may become a rare classic that performs if the Company fails to move on from the death of the owner/designer and I got a thing for wood cabinets when done right (Xavian). 

 

 

 

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