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Speakers to pair with krell that rock

Hi,

After having had various setups i've finally sold up to wipe the slate clean and start again. I'm looking to build a system that will play rock music as its what i listen to 90% of the time. Anything from old led zep through to more modern stuff like pearl jam.

I fancy going back to krell and am on the lookout for an fpb s/h. Ideal would be 600c but might be past my budget. Might have to settle for a 300c or non cast 600. If it ends up being cast then i'll pair it with a KCT. If not then it'll be an arc mk.2 ls25.... probably.

Speaker wise i'm a bit weary as a bright system is the last thing i want and thats what i got with a kav250a/krc-3/proac d28. Sounded terrible. Think that was mainly down to the lower spec'd kav series and the proacs. They tend to be on the bright side anyway. They must be floorstanders and would prefer 3 way as i find the 2 ways lacking a little in the lower mids. Thoughts so far are for a pair of b&w 803D's but wouldn't mind some other suggestions. Have thought about Cremona's but don't want a super smooth laid back sound which i think these might give.

Cables are currently all Chord signature but will be looking to sell these on and move to Cardas Golden Cross.

Source will be either a krell kps 28c, krell kps 20i or a weiss dac 2 with macbook.
doug2507
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buff
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Hi Doug,

I am a small dealer in Charlotte, and I would suggest searching out Dynaudio. I think the Contour series - S3.4 or S5.4 will be exactly what you are looking for. The 803D is good, but overpriced compared to what can be achieved at that level. You might even want to look at the Dynaudio C2 depending on budget and how you like the sound of the Confidence Esotar 2 tweeter.
I would also recommend trying MIT cables based on your comments.
I would be happy to help or offer great deals if you have no local dealer.
feel free to contact me: ronaldbuffington@msn.com
thanks and good luck
Ron Buffington
Liquid HiFi
www.liquidhifi.com
doug2507 OP
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Thanks for the offer but i'm in the UK! So annoying being a Krell fan over here as most units are the same in £ as they are over your side in $.
doug2507 OP
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Well, thats a pair of 803D's sourced for a decent price so think i'm going to run with them. Also got my hands on a kps20i so just need to decide on amps now. FPB600 with arc or FPB300cx with KCT.....
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dlcockrum
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I run Thiel CS5i with my FPB-600C. Marriage made in heaven. Truly magical.

I would rethink the Cardas cabling thing though.

Good luck.
rossman
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Doug... be aware the Phillips pickup laser in the Krell 20i is no longer in production and once it goes out that player is going to be relegated as one, large, pretty doorstop! Krell as well as any other supplier have no replacements. Find yourself something much newer & better sounding would be my sound advice.
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