Any of the ML's worth recommending are going to be quite a bit more money (with the exception of used Prodigy.) Magnepan 3.7i's are worth recommending but like any panel speaker it comes down to personal tastes so at least demo first.
Do I have to spend $4000 plus to get a better sounding speaker than GET model 7 ?
I have owned a pair of Golden Ear Technology 7's speaker for almost 3 years. I think they sound very good in my current set-up. I bought them unheard based on the rave reviews they received at CES 2012. My concern is that if I was to invest in a speaker that is $3500-$4000, it may prove to be only marginally or fairly better. I am not saying that the GET's 7's are the best bargain in audio at $1395. My experience with them is they are very accurate with low distortion, but don't throw a particularly wide or deep soundstage.
I have considered( not necessarily auditioned) Revel F-206; Focal Aria 936; Paradign F85; PSB T-2'; Ryan 630; B&W CM9S Dynaudio X-34; Duevel "Venus" Audio Physic Sitara 25 and Tempo 25 All of the indicated speakers (except AP and Duevel) fall in the $3000-$4500 retail price range
ProAc floor standers are off the scope in price, (often, even used) Anything I buy will be used, because California sales tax is 8.5%, and I can stretch my dollars buying used.
Any recommendations are welcomed especially if based on you own experience with a particular speaker or brand.
Thank you, S.J
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ML’s ’stats can be great if you stay clear of the cheaper models. I’d look at a used pair of Montis. Stunning clarity and not at all strident, unless, of course, your source material is terrible. ML’s play nicely with tubes, too. To some persnickety ears, panel and woofer integration (still) isn’t quite "perfect," but most folks won’t notice anything amiss. Montis won’t give you the widest soundstage or sweetspot, but for the serious listener, that’s hardly an issue. They're quite an achievement, IMHO. |
SJ This pre-owned pair of Vandersteen Quatros should easily fix you up and keep you under budget. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-2017-11-07-speakers Good luck JohnnyR |
THIS! KEF LS50 Anniversary Model. If you need more bass, add a pair of powered subs. These KEF's are one of the world's great audiophile bargains- especially since they are so affordable. SJ. I hope that you somehow, someday are able to make the right choice and live happily, perhaps even resisting the insidious "upgrade" demons, and will be able to concentrate on pure listening pleasure. After all, isn't it ultimately about the music? |
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