Good choice on the LS 50’s. I had originally planned to buy the R3 on their close-out sale but decided to step up to the R3 meta models. Tremendous speakers for the price. I think KEF is really on to something with their Meta material technologies.
Thinking of Downsizing
I don’t listen to my system as often as I used to, but don’t want to completely get rid of it. Frankly I could use the funds that the sale would offer and am thinking of replacing some of it with more value priced options. I do enjoy my vinyl collection and would like to keep it and my turntable.
The pieces I’m thinking of replacing are a pair of Bower & Wilkins 805 D3, McIntosh MA6700 and a REL SHO S5.
I’ve looked at the Marantz PM 8006 amp as a possibility, but would like to pair it with some small footprint bookshelf speakers, at a cost of no more then $1000 a pair.
Any comments or suggestions?
Scott
Well after listening to a few speakers, I’ve purchased my replacements for my 805 D3’s. I ordered a pair of KEF LS50’s. A little above my budget, but I enjoyed the sound and the Wife should be happy with their appearance. I may keep my Rel sub or sell it and buy a smaller one. Not to figure out how to sell locally, I’d prefer not to ship. |
If you are intent on going with small bookshelf speakers, can you also get a small sub? Or perhaps think of adding one later if you find you’ve just pruned down to far. I would also look at powered speakers. My understanding is they tend to get more bass out of a smaller enclosure, you save money on cables, and your wife will like the form factor. Not sure how they fit with the turntable, however |
+1 for @russ69 on the MF integrated |
There are lots of incredibly musical, fun speakers in the 1000 range - used. Some of these have only consumer speakers in the under 2K range, like Klipsch, so it’s not that straightforward
*their flagship models are in the 2K range I am adding this because there is always a dilemma: do you want to buy a speaker that is the top end of their line at 2K or their low end at the same price, e.g. Polk vs Sonus Faber. I would definitely trust KHL and PSB and Monitor Audio, and there are other great values such as Amphion, Buchardt, Triangle, etc. but less known in the US. |
Just to clarify, I’m thinking of about $2500 for the receiver and speakers. The small footprint is because of the Wife factor. I’ve found myself listening only once or twice a month and have noticed some hearing loss as I age. Thanks to everyone for the comments. I have seen the B&W 600 series Anniversary and will check out Klipsch. |
The Mac will have the highest resale value, just because of the following the company has. As the owner of the B&W 803-D, I can tell you their resale value is disappointing. I decided to just stick with mine, but you could look at the Paradigm Founders range, particularly the small floorstanders which I thought were an amazing bargain. If you go that route I would keep the sub initially, but if you decide you can go without the sub sell that later. I’m not a big Marantz fan. I would look at Parasound or perhaps Prima Luna for amps |
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