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Best Speakers For Electronica Music

Hello all,

I have purchased Totem Arros second hand and I really like them a lot, however, when I spoke with an authorized Totem dealer and told him the music I like, he recommended I get a subwoofer or I run the risk of blowing the Arros. He told me the Arros are more for vocals, jazz, and classical. I like music like The Chemical Brothers, Tycho, Radiohead Kid A, and I like some harder rock at times like Jack White.

My system is a Logitech Touch, Peachtree Audio iDecco (for sale now) as a preamp, running to a Parasound Zamp V.3, with 60 wpc into the 4 ohms.

I like the speakers a lot, but I do not want to get a subwoofer, so is there a brand that is known for being more stoutly built, but still very detailed and with tight bass that people can recommend? I do not like the sound of Cerwin Vega, and I have heard other similar forums where they are recommended, and I do not like Klipsch. Other than that, I am open to suggestions. As a last constraint, I am on somewhat of a budget as you can tell from my system.

Thank you all in advance.
regafan_1972
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b_limo
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I was going to recommend ZU Audio also but am still staying with the idea of adding a sub first to see if that gets you where you want to be
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nonoise
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I've always liked certain electronica, especially soundtracks but I've never experienced the lows and strength of the music until I got my Clearwave Duet 6 monitors. They can really plumb and punch like nobodies business.

Once you hear it correctly, you'll love it. The Peachtree may not be enough to get the Clearwaves going (85db) but just keep searching and you'll be rewarded without the need for a sub.

All the best,
Nonoise
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phasecorrect
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Your dealer was probably under the impression when you mentioned electronic music...he was thinking Who-level volume in a nightclub...if you are after that then by all means upgrade.I also enjoy crystal method/chemical brothers at moderate levels with no sub and my main, full range speakers are fine.Granted, I am missing some bass but im a city dweller in an apt, and I have head phones if needed. I would add a sub (if feasible) instead of taking a loss to upgrade in the Totem line.Or don't sweat it and keep the volume reasonable.
czarivey
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Many think that electronic music is house and techno, but it's far beyond that. For instence if you'll be listening to Jean Michelle Jarre, then Arros are plenty enough.
realremo
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I run a 2.1 system, and speakers that are voiced for jazz and classical do well with electronic music because they can draw out the little details. My sub handles the subtle sub-bass that adds texture to the mids, this is something you miss with speakers that do not have large drivers. Low frequencies are about moving large amounts of air. Subs are not difficult to set up, I connect mine directly to the taps on my amp. but, if you're set on not having a sub, you could try Paradigm, I've had them before and liked them. I've been listening to electronica and IDM since the 90's.
I've also had B&W 685s and 604 s3s, and I liked them, but my Quads are better for electronic music, they are more neutral.
I have no experience with Totem. But I have heard good things.
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