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Advice about warm, gentle speakers...


Help. I need to use a home theater system for 2 channel music. The system is based on a mid-level Denon DVD player and a Denon receiver and right now the ONLY variable I can change is the brand of front left and right speakers (presently Paradigm Titans). I would like to get something that can soften the digital glare (besides turning down the treble!). The speakers need to be either monitors or small floor standers and I am aiming for a price less than $4,000 new or used. Finally, I am not in a location where I can audition different brands so I hope to narrow it down to a few choices for in-home trials. I listen to all types of music but not louder than about 80-85 db. From reviewing the forums it appears that more “serene” brands include Green Mountain, Spendor, Sonus Faber and Vienna Acoustics. I really appreciate any input on this—thanks in advance for the advice.
aitchnu
warnerwh
539 posts
 
That's a tough one. First thought that came to my mind had been your room acoustics. When you mention turning down the treble I got the impression that the sound you're getting is bright and harsh. This is something you should research as acoustics play a huge role in the sound of any speaker.

I used the Titan's you have as a rear channel and had tried them on their own to see how they sounded. I don't remember anything about being harsh. Your receiver can also be part of the problem. Most importantly is the Room Acoustics.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
I would recommend that you give a pair of Verity Audio Tamino X3 Loudspeakers a listen.

I've owned Sonus Faber and Vienna Acoustics, and yes, they are sweet, warm speakers. However, my current Verity Audio Parsifal Encore's are in another league entirely.

There is a pair of X-3's on AudiogoN now for $2399, and no, I do not know the seller.

Happy hunting,
John
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
Perhaps you should change the position of your speakers before spending money. Try towing then in until they cross just in front of your listening position. Also try to have them out into the room at least a third of the room depth.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
lots of choices between your titans and the 4k budget...but only consider brands you can audition used or new. of the brands mentioned, only spendor will temper your receiver.
distortion
571 posts
 
Look at this old A'gon thread. I had very good luck with this inexpensive change .
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