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| Full circle and thinking about speakers Spendor A4s are a tremendous option, and perhaps the one I would select if buying new. The others I most recently mentioned might save you some money, ultimately, but getting a new pair of Spendors would be a real kick. I would assume the Spendo... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers There is a nice pair of two-way Kudos 20 specials / supers on one of these sites (owner is looking for a bit over $3,000, I believe), as well as a set of Spender S8e's, for $1,200. | |
| Speaker Suggestions/Opinions If you elect to go new, perhaps consider: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa782h-fritz-speakers-carrera-be-monitors. Used, Harbeth M30.1 in cherry with grills attached and set on a pair of appropriate stands might be the perfect solution (th... | |
| Magic returns in seldom used bookshelves? You may well find the Salks increasingly satisfying over time. Like some, I suspect that much of what commonly is reported as speaker "burn-in" instead reflects the assimilation of the listener to unfamiliar sound dynamics. It is unlikely that y... | |
| Spendor D9.2 vs. Harbeth super hl5 plus xd + REL Stentor III vs. Spendor Classic 100? Something to consider: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649713712-harbeth-monitor-401-rosewood/images/3150225/ | |
| Nearfield passive speaker recommendations please (ATC SCM11 vs KEF LS50 meta) Perhaps also consider the corresponding (new or lightly used) Spendor, Harbeth, or Graham sets. Also Dynaudio, Dali, or Focal. That said, the three you mentioned are all exceptional, and each would be on my short list. The ATCs likely are the m... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers Congratulations on the “dad” moment — those are the best sounds of all. Focals are not a laid back speaker, but very well made, very well engineered, and a high WAF factor. | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers The Fritz do get down to 36hz +/-3db, which is pretty impressive, especially for a standmount. Here is something else to ponder: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649702072-spendor-s5e-floorstanders/. There is also a set of Spendor 2/3s on th... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers millercarbon -- I know perfectly well what the phrase ad hominem means. Whereas I admittedly criticized your oft-stated position on sensitivity, and the elimination from consideration of scores (hundreds?) of speakers thereby, you besmirched my a... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers There are scores of terrific speaker manufacturers out there. Depending on the model and one's inclinations or preferences, B&W is one of them. Magnepan is worthy, also, but, like Tektons, may not appeal to everyone for any number of legitima... | |
| Would you Upgrade? You already have a terrific pair of speakers, and if you elect to move on someone will be lucky to get them on the second hand market here, USAudiomart, or eBay, et cetera. Focals are great and also look wonderful, in case that influences things.... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers millercarbon, I will allow your ad hominem offensiveness to pass without further comment, but the remark about someone having a "market nailed down" seemed rather plainly to indicate what I inferred earlier, If not, my mistake, along with your im... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers There are multitudes of terrific speakers with sensitivity at or below 91, so I suggest you ignore millercarbon's tired, pedantic, and self-admittedly arbitrary cutoff. Oh, and B&W and Wilson make some great speakers. He also relishes in p... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers You may also want to consider these: https://www.jbl.com/speakers/STUDIO+590.html?dwvar_STUDIO%20590_color=Black-USA-Support&cgid=spe...Fritz speakers look nice but are all bookshelf designs, I believe. You might not want a really low sensit... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers I have seen several examples on this site and USAudiomart (as well as eBay) of ProAc, Totem, Spendor, and similar high-quality, smaller floorstanders (towers) that might fit in the $2,000.00, or so range. If you are seeking more bass, you either ... |