Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers


I did the opposite most folks on forum suggested. I already had Bose 901 Series VI speakers but built my system around them. My setup includes Mcintosh MC501's, C2500 Preamp, Thurman Conditioner, Cary 100 DAC, which I'm selling, Oppo 105D, and MusicHall 7.1 turntable. I use all Cardas Golden XLR Cables except for Bose Equalizer which I use Cardas Golder RCA's. I mostly stream using dedicated MacBook 13" retina..

The Bose sound really good but would like suggestions for better. My range? Not sure, I can spend up to 10K but would rather stay in the 3-6K range.

Thanks!
roddyboy

Showing 3 responses by gdnrbob

@tomic601 
Mmmm, an MBL. I haven't heard them, but I think they would be a pretty sweet loudspeaker.
@randy, 
I agree that Maggie's would be a good way to go, as well.
@OP,
I'll put in my 2 cents and give Vandersteen a plug.

The Bose were pretty sweet during the 70's-80's(another guy in my dorm had 301's that I liked alot), but technology has improved and speakers have come a long way. The closest you can get to them(901's) would be the Ohm or Shahinian- plus you would probably get better bass, as well.

 With your equipment, I think you can safely run just about any speaker out there. Though if you choose a low impedance speaker (and, maybe if you don't), you could buy a pair of Zero Transformers to help your amp.
In any case, I recommend that you try to audition as many speakers as you can. If you let us know where you reside, we can give you some dealers to contact.
Bob
I would suggest you try to listen to Vandersteen, as well.
Magnepan would be a second choice- and would probably be close to the Bose in terms of the diffuse sound.
Bob
 speakers which may help with finding more clarity and high ends
@roddyboy
 

If that is what you are looking for. Then the Vandersteen Treo's, Quatro's are something you should try to audition.
Bob