steve59

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Used Speaker in the 15k range
I would consider Vienna Acoustics 'The Musik'Meridian dsp 8000paradigm persona 7fKef BladeYamaha ns-50004 speakers that can be found used for around $15k that I have already or will in the near future own as I figure out what my idea of the perfec... 
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
Did you get a chance to hear the persona 9h? I think it could be a natural replacement, even upgrade with the components that you like the sound of.  
KEF R107 Perfect Replacement Tweeter
This is great news 
Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo?
I thought I wanted more bass in my stereo room so I grabbed the dolly and rolled my old mirage with 2 opposite side firing 12” woofers, set it between the two speakers and ran a sweep. Amazing, reasonably flat response to 20 hz. I didn’t care for ... 
change amps or speakers
Fair question, I have an integrated amp I took time selecting and I’m kinda of the mind that of 250/425 wpc isn’t enough then there’s something wrong with the speakers. The experts suggest starting with the speakers and building around them. I thi... 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
I’ve heard only good things about the sopra 2. 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
bump, Any progress? What I have been doing is checking resale prices here and buying speakers I can spend some time with without worrying about losing my shorts reselling them. I bought the salon 2 used for $11k and resold them for same, all I was... 
Thoughts on the most difficult instruments for speakers to reproduce?
I was listening to a nice, well regarded pair of speakers and getting ready to pull the trigger when on a whim I asked to hear an older 70's rock recording and that's when the speakers tweeter showed its true nature and the salesman couldn't stop ... 
KEF Blade -- how good are they?
I believe the reviews that claim the blades have a higher ceiling than other speakers in their price range. Kef has been improving on the uniq driver for something like 11 generations and the first one that was in the r105/3 was no slouch. I would... 
Rosenut?
Now i'm paranoid that my rosewood veneers that were a $600 upcharge are just stained run of the mill crap. I think i'll buff out a section on the back to sniff for the scent of roses. could be a class action lawsuit here. 
which speaker to buy
Cerwyn Vega 215 get some KTM/redbull stickers to plaster all over them and call it a job well done! 
Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo?
I really think subs and surround for the home is nothing but a marketing gimmick. just distracting garbage. If I won lotto (gotta play first) and could hire a qualified team to design a system ground up using a stereo pair of speakers and subs may... 
Good quality wireless, active speakers ??
Decide how much you want to spend then look at the room size. The great thing about active dsp speakers is they sound consistent so if you like them in the shop you'll probably like them at home. 
New or Old
any kef woofers from that period will have the surrounds replaced. I sold my pair for $1050. They were the R107/2 and the kube was included with grills. They were listed months with very little interest as those who like them wait to ‘score’ a pai... 
which speaker to buy
umm, another vote for legacy