I figured I'll do an update on my speaker search. I've done some of what was suggested here, added another 200-300 hours on my system, replaced power cords on the source and amp, added a Hydra 2 which I picked up here and only have the PrimaLuna amp plugged into it, and everything else is plugged into a Furman PST-8D. I Replaced the IC cables and added a Schiit Loki which worked out great for those really bright live recordings. Every change helped in some way and my system sounds great with the LS50, most of those nasty highs are now gone and everything sounds kinda tighter. Still no room treatment and not sure I'll do any, maybe in the future...
But I was still looking to improve the electric guitar sound and get a "bigger" sound. So I found a nice pair of ProAc Tablette 10 in mint condition and figured I'll try them, wonderful little speakers! So much detail, even more than the LS50, but not as musical. The LS50 feel more alive and at times even louder, they just work better with my system. The Tab 10s are not for me I guess, so I'll be listing them.
Next I wanted to try more sensitive speakers, kept hearing great things about the Klipsch RP-600M, and since I don't have room for the larger Klipsch it was the right pair to get. Only had them for a couple of days and so far all I can say is WOW! I'm loving the dynamics, clarity, great imaging and soundstage! They're so lively and fill the room just right. This was a big surprise, but... that whole horn thing is a little too much sometimes, I'm still messing with speaker placement and toe in. With no toe in it's not as shouty but I find that vocals suffer, add a little toe in and the vocals sound great with a perfect center image but those highs can be painful when it's turned up. This is an excellent speaker for that price! I'll give them more time to break in, but not sure if that'll help.
So what's like the Klipsch but without the horns? :) Or a bigger sounding/more efficient LS50?
But I was still looking to improve the electric guitar sound and get a "bigger" sound. So I found a nice pair of ProAc Tablette 10 in mint condition and figured I'll try them, wonderful little speakers! So much detail, even more than the LS50, but not as musical. The LS50 feel more alive and at times even louder, they just work better with my system. The Tab 10s are not for me I guess, so I'll be listing them.
Next I wanted to try more sensitive speakers, kept hearing great things about the Klipsch RP-600M, and since I don't have room for the larger Klipsch it was the right pair to get. Only had them for a couple of days and so far all I can say is WOW! I'm loving the dynamics, clarity, great imaging and soundstage! They're so lively and fill the room just right. This was a big surprise, but... that whole horn thing is a little too much sometimes, I'm still messing with speaker placement and toe in. With no toe in it's not as shouty but I find that vocals suffer, add a little toe in and the vocals sound great with a perfect center image but those highs can be painful when it's turned up. This is an excellent speaker for that price! I'll give them more time to break in, but not sure if that'll help.
So what's like the Klipsch but without the horns? :) Or a bigger sounding/more efficient LS50?