Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
Greetings, some time ago (maybe over a year ago) I asked for some advice as to what tube integrated amp to buy. It was to be my first tube amp and I needed a lot of help. After a long search and much study, I decided on an ARC VSi75. Now I need your help again. I currently have a pair of Focal Aria 926. My listening room is small, 15'7" x 11'7" (4.75m x 3.5m).
I'm looking for a speaker for a near-field situation that extends into the upper mids and high frequencies. Since my amp puts out 75 watts of output, I need something with decent sensitivity, say at least 91db. I also need new speaker cables. I'm using circa 1980s Monster Cable now.
One more consideration, I have lost some hearing due to a neurological autoimmune condition. Yet, when I auditioned Paradigm Persona Bs recently through an ARC, I could here all the sound that I remember hearing when I was a teenager. The point being, I know that upper range I'm chasing is possible I just don't know if it's achievable on my budget. I have about $4,000 to spend on speakers and cables. I was thinking about DH Lab Q-10 for cables and the rest for speakers. What do you guys think? I don't mind buying used. Thank you.
Stager Silver Solids pure silver cables have a reputation for being exceptionably accurate and transparent, among the finest available according to users and critics alike - many of whom purchased them for reference cables and for their own use. And priced well below what you would expect. Website has all the specs, review links, user comment - worth a look: |
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@diminishedchord If you are not absolutely sure how your hearing condition is going to impact on your experiencing the full Audio Frequency Range, typically 20 - 20Khz. You might not be too impacted as realistically, recordings are commonly produced between 40K - 18?Khz. It might be worthwhile having a hearing test, as can let you know where the frequencies are not being detected as a audible sound. If hearing limitations are discovered, there are options for Speakers that are not going to break the bank. The frequency Range you are asking to have a notable performance will be found in ESL Speakers and not many Cabinet Speakers are able to do what a ESL does across this frequency. With ESL's there is the efficiency hurdle to get over, I use my own ones with Low Watt Valve Power Amp's and have not felt the ESL is compromised. I also have developed a interest in a alternate speaker design, I have supplied sample materials to be used by a skilled producer of this design. If you are interested in an alternative speaker design, and are liking a non-intrusive design, which will be a project that is not too demanding to create. I suggest a investigation of the Link and take the time to listen to some of the recordings listed below and the more recent additions put out by those who have working Speaker Models. Page 116 – Post 2302 - Page 117 – Post 2303 -2321 – 2332 – Page 171 – Post 3410 (Interest) Page 172 – Post 3421 (Interest) – 3423 – 3427 - 3429 (Interest) - Page 173 – Post 3447 (Interest) – - 3459 (Interest) Post 4726 is a Video using the DML Design as a PA Post 5622 has a recording of a Panel in use as a Mono Set Up and from Post 5640 - 5642 there is a Stereo Recording and further discussion on the merits of the material in use. ( My supplied Sample Material) |
This is a great suggestion. I even like the Silver 100 7g a little better. I have recommended this speaker to 3 others in your exact situation and they love them. I also agree on buying the speakers first before you pick up some speaker cables. Get used to the sound before changing anything else in your system.
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