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the best bookshelf speakers for Krell400 xi

I am in the market for a new pair of bookshelf speakers for my Krel 400 xi. I used to own ML ( SL3,AeriusI) Sonus,Klispch,Paradigm...I am starting from scratch to build my system. Existing modest equipments are Sony es SACD,Krell 400 xi..I am using a low-end RT14 Polk bookshelf and believe it or not I am falling in love with these type of two ways ( first order cross-over)bookshelf speakers. Don't have a lot of time for audition..I need your expertises in looking for a good two-way bookshelf speakers. Thanks in advance.
andrewdoan
ryder
1,689 posts
 
You didn't mention music preferences and budget. I would recommend that you look at B&W 805S which will be a good partner to your Krell 400XI. As the previous poster has suggested, an audition is essential as you will get different results with the many choice of speakers. The Sonus Faber sound is very different with the B&W's and it's up to you to decide which one you would prefer more.
andrewdoan OP
223 posts
 
Thank you for all the inputs...I have narrow it down to the B&W 805 ( even though I used to own a pair of cdm9nt and I a pair of Sonus/grand piano/home and prefered the open mid-range of the Sonus). Due to my current room size, I need to down size to a pair of bookshelf speakers and I have read a lot of good reviews abt the 805... Diana Krall, Shirley Horne, The fourplay,Acoustic Alchemy,Alex Bugnon ...are the types of music I go to sleep with and wake up for...Again, thank you to all of my new audiophile friends...Regards,
cemoore
11 posts
 
I have a system with Krell KAV400xi, Krell SACD Standard and Aerial Model 5b speakers with the custom stands. I couldn't be happier with this combo. Strongly recommend that you audition the Aerials with the Krell
andrewdoan OP
223 posts
 
Cemoore, I am also looking for the Krell SACD Standard to go with my 400 xi but quite a few people have complaints abt its problem of reading certain SACD and the noise created by the Phillip chip. Have you experienced any of the above? Thanks for the input abt the Aerials but I could not find any authorized dealer in my area. Only Tweeter carries Krell 400xi but they use the JMlab/Profile (beautiful speakers but does not fit my ears).I am using PBJ and 8TC Kimber for now. Are you using Transparent cablings as most other Krell owners? I wonder if that makes a lot of differences...Regards,
lars228b09
3 posts
 
I'm also using the Krell 400xi & SACD Standard but with B&W N803. I have also heard these electronics with the new B&W 805S, Krell & Sonus Faber Monitors and all have sounded very, very good. I use (generic) pure-silver Balanced ICs with excellent results, a 10-AWG OFC power cord also helps with the 400xi.
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