Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer


I have a pair of REL Ti9 subs in my dedicated listening room which is 12 x 17. I am looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers that would pair well with the subs. Searching on my own and watching reviews has made a choice even worse. So many to choose from. I mostly listen to jazz and blues with some classic rock thrown in. I have a good SACD collection and several dsd files. There are no audiophile stores close to me.

Any input would be appreciated.

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Yes…… budget. 
 

500 bucks can get you something descent “normal” people would be amazed with! Not for most of us but…………. some guidance between x and x price wise might be helpful. In my opinion 2k and above gets into pretty good territory. 

You can start with KEF LS-50s and go up from there. From 60Hz up they are Class A in every regard. They are rear ported and do come with port plugs for subwoofer pairing. From there, you will get maybe something that will play louder, or have a different tonal balance, or cost multiples what the LS-50s cost, but not likely to overall play better.  The next step up would be a 6" 2-way stand mounts, and there's no shortage of those from most high end speaker manufacturers. Beyond that would be a d'Appolito (Mid-Tweet-Mid or MTM) design. These will give you the greatest maximum volume, if that's a concern, simply because they have the speaker surface area to push more air. MTM speakers are also a. It taller and so tend to throw a larger soundstage than smaller speakers, that might be an issue in your good-sized room. I'd Look to Revel, Focal, Dynaudio, KEF, Monitor Audio, B&W, Sonus Faber, ATC, all have different series with increasing costs for the same basic config, but more expensive components, crossovers, cabinet details. SIlver, Gold, Platinum; Good, Better, Besr, if you  will.

So, given your components, typically you would be shopping in the $2K range if you're looking to maximize your current components. But, if looking long term and wanting to upgrade your system in a significant way then maybe $3K - $5K. I would look used... in the less than 7 year range. 

 

The music room has evolution acoustics mm1 half price with stand1600$.I have some of these they are fantastic and a bargain.they have high dollar components in them ribbon tweeter ceramic mids.enjoy the music