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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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I am not sure your speakers are the cause. I have the very same speakers and have not found them to be bright at all. There are no peaks at all after 1000 Hz and the response drops like a rock after 12k hz. Could be my speakers or my electronics. Or could be yours! Could also be your room. Stereophile reported that they measured pretty neutral. So, I would suggest demoing another pair of speakers in your room. If buying, make sure you have at least a 30-day return window. That way you can compare them to what you have. If they perform properly, then the problem is your speakers. |
A little off topic, but is it just me or do others not get the Klipsch sound (because many models are within the OP’s range)?! I owned them and listened to them many times and I have never come away thinking they were anything more than a speaker built to a price point (a low one at that because the cabinets are not very well constructed). I can’t really find anything good about their sound other than they play loud and shouty…. p.s. DIY should be a more highly considered source. (Salk Sound is DIY taken commercial). |
@boostedis I own Klipsch Heresy IV, and they are definitely not shouty. They are rich, full, and dynamic even at low listening levels. |
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