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Help me with Speakers Now plz.

First I'd like to thank all the people for the suggestions, email's and kind encouragement i've received over the years. I've cancelled 2 magazine subscriptions since finding this place. It was only about 12month's ago that I understood what is so elusive in Hifi. People like Bwhite and FatCatAudio helped me understand that I'm trying to build MY sonic heaven and nobody elses.

The final peice to this puzzle are my speakers. I decided to build from the source out, knowning that a large quantity of speakers were out there when I wanted to upgrade.

I use threads like these to sort of guide myself to a product then try and listen to it (if a dealer is local) and widdle out the weeds.

My present system -

Museatex (JW modded / actually it was his) CD-D Transport
Museatex (JW modded w/ BlackGates) Bitstream DAC
Krell 400xi Intergrated
Polk Audio LSi9 speakers
Speaker wire - Audience Maestro Bi-Wire
Interconnects - Harmonic Tech prosilway mk II's
PC's and power - Blue Circle, Moray James

Musical Tastes -

Radiohead
Led Zepplin
The Band
The Stone Roses
The Clash
Massive Attack
Bjork
Nirvana
Chemical Brothers
Beck
The Flaming Lips
Miles Davis
Dave Brubeck

The criteria -

Full to almost full range speaker. Be it bookshelve or floorstanders. A smaller footprint is always nicer.

My Polk Audio speakers are very laid back. I like this but I require a deeper soundstage and a more "I'm there" approach to the music. Bass is currently there in heaps but could be more dynamic. I'm willing to sacrafice the laid back treble for more detail.

I wouldn't call it listening sessions. I'm not classy enough to light up a stoogie and drink a single malt. That's why I use digital and an intergrated, the ease of use. I like a beer, I like to play the air guitar. Music is fun. I sometimes like it loud.

Budget $2-3K used or new.

Thanks again guys.
lush
beemer
444 posts
 
Nice taste in music, and I appreciate your wit.

I don't know how big your room is, but in your price range used you could pick up a pair of Revel Gems and stands. Get a pair with the Revel stands, best fit and sound.
Small speaker, BIG sound. I have a pair in a second system.

Music is fun for me too, and I like it loud. :-O

Best,

Paul :-)
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
My personal favorite in that range is PSB Stratus Gold. Big, dynamic floorstander but might be a tad bright in your sytem.

Second hand Hales and Dunlavys are going for good prices because they went out of business but consider the shipping for these heavyweights. Your music indicates that bigger would be better.
aball
2,016 posts
 
I have albums from every one of the bands you listed. I have tried a number of speakers and really enjoy my JM Lab 926s. They aren't laid back but they aren't in your face either - just the right balance IMO and have refinement and detail to die for.

I also love my Triangles but they may not please the average American listener so I try not to suggest them too often. But as far as sounding "live," the Triangles are much better at it than the 926s.

You don't say how big your room is. You may need 936s if you have one bigger than say 230 sq. ft.
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