Picking Speakers 20k-30k
Recently built a HiFi System with much help from this site, now I’m looking at upgrades. Strongly considering an all-Aavik system but looking at speaker options before I pull the trigger on anything, hence the following question: If you were buying new speakers in the 20-30k range (used or new), what’s on your shortlist? Bonus points if you have suggestions based on synergy with Aaviks electronics.
If it helps the conversation: 21’X 19’ treated listening room with cathedral ceiling. Listen to a wide variety of music.
thanks for your expertise!
I read a lot of reviews and heard a few of them. But overall, I know nothing about 20K+ speakers. I know about 1-4K speakers, and that's what I have a database for. I just collected some info on all audiophile brands. I am interested in the following speaker brands, maybe Mt. Rushmore level :)
but they may not "peak" at 30K, more like 10K. |
Hmm you have Paradigm Persona 3F with matching subs now? You are already there speaker wise. You are chasing a ghost. Do you use the anthem for bass management/crossover? If so you might get better sound with higher end separates. Keep in mind you would need some bass management somewhere still. I find the persona pretty bright but maybe you don’t. for me I would look at horns or panels for something different. |
@grislybutter Fyi, the Rockport Atria II are now $38k. |
Definitely take your time. Speakers in the range you are looking at are really good and very different. You want to hear them… holding off until a speaker connects with you. @grislybutter had a pretty good list of must hear. You also need to take into account what equipment the folks demonstrating the speakers are using. I would take your time, make it a fun exploration.
Do all this before upgrading any of your electronics. If you want the very best sounding system it is best to choose your speakers… the component that will most influence the sound and then buy the electronics to best support the speakers and the sound quality you want. just going through this process is likely to change the direction of your search. This is why auditioning (then reading professional reviews), can slowly lead you to a great synergistic system. Unless each purchase is carefully chosen with the whole system in mind you can end up with a very expensive and unsatisfyingly sounding system. |
