If versatility to you means a speaker that will handle virtually all types of music, you have essentially defined a good, full-range speaker. One of the best, reasonably priced, full-range speakers on the market is the Vandersteen 3A or 3A Signature. They handle virtually all types of music well -- I have a pair of 3A Signatures and they do a fine job playing everything from small chamber music and jazz quartets/quintets to full scale orchestral music and rock.
Which are the most versatile high end speakers
I am putting together a Naim system with cd5/112 preamp/150 amp (50 wpc) and would also like to upgrade my speakers.
I currently have some KEF's with Uni-Q drivers which I like ok but my taste in music is pretty diverse. I like rock/metal as well as classical. What would be a good starting point into the higher end speakers. So far I have had the ProAc tablette 2000 and jm labs speakers recommended, I have also considered auditioning the Shahinians but have no dealer in my area. I like a speaker which can deliver bass when called for.
Thanks
I currently have some KEF's with Uni-Q drivers which I like ok but my taste in music is pretty diverse. I like rock/metal as well as classical. What would be a good starting point into the higher end speakers. So far I have had the ProAc tablette 2000 and jm labs speakers recommended, I have also considered auditioning the Shahinians but have no dealer in my area. I like a speaker which can deliver bass when called for.
Thanks