Better off with the ProAc than the Sonus faber crap....
Compact Floor-standing Speaker Recommendations under $4k
Hello All,
I'm continuing to build up my first HiFi system and am in need of some advice for my next speakers. My current system is as follows:
- Belles Aria Integrated Amp
- ClearAudio Concept w/ Satisfy Carbon Tonearm
- Nagaoka MP500 cartridge
- Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage
- B&W 705 stand mount (the original series circa ~2004)
Generally, I'm very happy with my setup, however I do sometimes find it a bit bright & fatiguing after longer listening sessions. I believe the speakers may be the cause so I'm looking for recommendations based on my current system.
I'd like to find a neutral speaker that's non-fatiguing and hopefully a bit more full range. So I've been considering changing to floor-standing speakers to maybe get a bit more bass. However, size and space are of concern so would like something reasonably compact. I listen mainly to jazz, blues, folk and some classic rock. Really love good vocals so would like a smooth midrange.
My budget is $4k max (new or used is okay)
I'm early in my search but so far have been looking at Spendor A7's or Proac D20's.
Unfortunately, where I live I don't have any nearby dealers or places to demo so will have to be purchased without an audition and hopefully have a good result. I know this isn't ideal, but it's unavoidable.
Appreciate any recommendations...thanks!
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Thanks everyone for your feedback! Definitely some brands/options I hadn't considered or was even previously aware. The Salk & Ascend Acoustics seem interesting and similar offerings from engineering focused speaker design. Also with the Spendor A7's although they are now over $6k new just a couple years ago it seems they were closer to $5k new and I've seen some second hand in the $3-$4k range so thought it might be possible. Does anyone have experience with PMC floor-stands? Saw some good reviews in WhatHiFi and a few other sites, but then some terrible feedback in forums so not sure if those might have just been one off's? |
I own a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 200 floor standers. I often listen for hours with no fatigue at all. They are a very neutral speaker and right in your price cap. I own the last version - assume the new version is very similar and maybe a slight improvement (upgraded tweeters). Full disclosure - I use a pair of subs but have been impressed when I cut them off and let the MA’s take over. Good luck. |
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