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.
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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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. |
ProAcs and Spendors are great within their capabilities, but they're pretty spendy for a 6-7" 2-driver tower, which in turn is pretty limited dynamically - only so much a single 6" woofer can do, both in the low bass and upper mids. My plug for Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G (2X6" woofers) or 500 (2X8" woofer). Stupendously good speakers, regardless of their price, which is about half either the ProAc or Spendor. Read the reviews from Absolute Sound, Stereophile, etc. If you have the room, then also definitely check out the Magnepan 1.7. Yes, they take lots of power, and no, they wont bowl you over with their bass, but, setup and fed properly, they are simply superb. If they worked in my room, I'd have a pair in a heartbeat. As it is I have a pair of the smallest Maggies I keep around for for fun, even if I can't set them up ideally. |
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