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Finally gonna buy new speakers, ideas?

I've broken down and am going to get new speakers. It's been a long time, but I think I'm ready to part with my old faithful Matrix 804s. I have auditioned a few lines, and am fortunate to live in LA now (only for the reason of having a lot of audio choices) so I can hear about anything I want. I have liked the N802s, 803s, Eggleston Isabels (with a REL sub). Didn't like the Aerial model (around 7-8K don't remember it). Thought the REVEL salon was a little thin. (maybe bad room acoustics in the store). I don't have a big experience with different speaker lines. I was so happy with the 804s for so long, they stayed and a lot else moved through the system.
I tend to listen to female vocals, acoustic stuff, Dave Matthews, Fiona Apple, love piano and strings, a fair amount of modern rock, and a moderate amount of classical piano, not much full orchestra, little to no hard rock/metal. I have been known to throw on some vintage Public Enemy from time to time.
I'll be driving them with a pair of Aleph 2s, with a Muse source and preamp. I'll have a pretty good sized listening room and it will be a dedicated 2 channel setting. If anyone has any input as to lines to check out that excel at the type of music I like- or just general all around performers, I'd be greatly appreciative. I'm trying to narrow my search to a few stores. (Traffic and all here in LA). I'd like to spend <10k retail. Thanks to all and happy listening,

Todd
tsquared
mcne
113 posts
 
DYNAUDIO!!!
Soundfactor in 3 locations, I prefer the one on Rosemead and Colorado in Pasadena. Also, Atlantic Stereo in Costa Mesa is good. ( A.S. even has a pair of Evidence ). I preferred the Contour 1.3 SE but the 3.3 and Confidence 3 are fantastic. Soundfactor also carries the large B&W's so it is good for compare. I wouldn't dare buy anything without at least hearing them.
brulee
564 posts
 
Hi Tsquared, It is hard to recommend a speaker. I have the Coincident Total eclipse. I live in Ventura county about 45 minutes from you. If you are interested, you are welcome to bring some of your favorite discs and audition this speaker in a home environment. I do not deal in any audio products. No pressure.
evansdad
26 posts
 
if you value vocals, female in particular, you should focus on kharma ceramiques, avalon eidolon, meadowlark heron or blue heron, proac response 3.8 as mentioned, and quad (or maybe logan) 'stats. i listen to female jazz and torch song singers all the time, sounds gorgeous on the kharma ce2's and meadowlark herons, both of which i own...
cablues
23 posts
 
You might want to check out the Audio Physic Avanti or Avanti Centuries.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Check out Avalon Acoustic Eclipse, they have the smooooothest midrange that I have ever heard. They may not be the right speakers for you but worth checking out. Good luck and be sure to let us know how you make out, Tim.
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