Speaker match for Simaudio W8/P8

I have a Simaudio W-7 with Dynaudio C1s, currently choosing between ARC Ref 5 and P-7 to match, and also looking at SF Elipsas. The great thing is, they're still on sale ($15,800).

I'm going to the Montreal show to listen to the Amati Futuras before making up my mind. And still dreaming about the !3s I heard at CES. The nice thing about SF -- they sound great with Simaudio. If you want more accuracy and less soul, and have a large room, I'd look at Dynaudio C4s too.

oohh, I would try the VSA VR 5 Anniversary. I used to own the Dali Euphonia MS 4s. Great speaker, I did not try it with Sim though so sorry on that. I have owned the W-7 and the W-3. I primarily used the Monitor Audio GS 60s with them.

I second the VSA VR5 ann. My Sim W8 just makes those speakers sound incredible. I have paired Sim with VSA on numerous occasions very successfully.

I have a Simaudio i-7 and am looking to upgrade to some combination of Simaudio P-7/8 and W-7/8. I just bought a pair of Revel Studio 2s and they are a fantastic match with the Simaudio i-7. Before buying the Revels I auditioned a whole bunch of speakers with my i-7, including the Sophia 3s, Sonus Faber Cremona Ms, PMC PB1i/OB1i, B&W 802D MkIIs, Usher Dancer 8571s and Monitor Audio Platinum PL300s

Personally, I preferred the Revel Studio 2 - Simaudio combination over all of these speakers. It was preference, though. Reflecting on all the auditioning I did there was not one speaker that I could say the Simaudio i-7 didn't work with. It let the characteristics of each speaker shine through and, in the end, my choice was based on the speaker I liked the best rather than the pairing, per se. I'm only now looking at upgrading from the i-7 because others have said that I'll get tighter, more detailed bass from the Revels with more power. Nothing wrong with the way they sound but we'll see if I'm missing anything!

Look into Shelby+Kroll speakers. Mine are on the way to me right now. I hope to have them for the weekend. I first saw an ad for them here on the Gon when I was looking for a sub to augment the bottom end of my Lowther Dx4 Medallions. I called Tim Kroll on a Friday afternoon, left a message, and recieved a return call that evening. As luck would have it there was a guy here in NJ who had a pair. Tim called him and Bob, the S+K owner, called me back on Sat. We set up a listening session at his house for Sunday afternoon. On my way home I called and ordered a 2.2 set over the phone. This speaker has it ALL! Spacious and full sound stage, detail, and deep well artculated bass. Give them a try you will not be dissapointed! :-)