Closer Acoustics OGY ~1500€. They're transparent AF and 91db sensitive. Better than KEF LS50 Meta in every way for not much more money and any amp under the sun will power them fine.
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
Hi everyone,
I’m in the midst of my speaker search and curious about something.......as noted above. There are some brands I would be interested in based on reputation, reviews, looks etc but may never be able to hear first.
I’m curious what the collective group thinks would be a safe choice having never heard them first. I know there are variables as in size of room, current gear etc. Just want to see what people would suggest. The one I would note based on what I have read is Joseph Audio. I’d also be curious if people would say the same about Borresen.
So it may be a frivolous exercise but I’ll ask the question anyway. Let me know your thoughts.
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If you find Castle speakers on the used market for a few hundred bucks, then get that. That may as well be my final answer. You'll get real veneer and decent drivers/parts. Some sellers are so desperate that they even give away the optional wooden stands for free. Unlike with JBL or Klipsch, you won't get any recognition from the audiophile community. But you won't overpay for something that's "just fine". Castle is like the most uninspiring brand with the least curb appeal. Castle is just like Harbeth without the name recognition and the same bland design. That's great for your wallet. It's kind of like a buying an Infinity on the used car market. The depreciation is insane because nobody cares. I see beat-up Honda Civics sell for more.
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@grislybutter Castle is UK based. So these speakers show up on the local classfields in Europe for rock-bottom prices because the brand recognition is low (you can thank Castle for that). |
@m-db Can’t say I disagree. I am subscribed to my local classfields for vintage audio. It’s always a kick in the teeth when you spend thousands on speakers and you see very intriguing speakers for not much money. How about 90€ for Ruark Swordman II Plus speakers? With much discipline and patience you could build a serious setup under 300€. Granted, you’ll get 0 recognition from the “audiophile” community. It’s all just unwanted UK hear from the 2000s. These days Ruark Audio sells overpriced alarm radio alarm clocks. What a shame! It’s like a philosophy of buying the 12th best option for 1/20th the cost. And everything is pretty darn good. I wish I could rewind that clock a year or two. I would be 4k€ richer. Or have like 15 pairs of speakers and 5 amps. Just see what sticks.
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