I missed the small floorstander requisite..Maybe check out Silverline Audio Prelude +...I would still go monitors on stands myself...
Looking for speaker recommendations for CJ Premier 11A
Hi all,
I have been out of the high end audio game for a while but itching to get back in. I am looking to get another CJ premier 11A or newer low output CJ tube amp. I previously had an 11A and a pair of 12A's. They were paired with Thiel 2.3's and I found the combo ok. I believe if I had a more efficient speaker, it could have sounded much better. Don't get me wrong it sounded great. But us audiophiles are always looking or the next tweak. That said, Looking for recommendations on efficient floorstanding speakers that would would mate well with the Premier 11A. I have a friend who has Legacy SIG III's and they sound good although he is running solid state through them. But looking at the specs, they seem to be a very efficient speaker.
I open to any and all recommendations.
Thanks for reading.
Dave
I have been out of the high end audio game for a while but itching to get back in. I am looking to get another CJ premier 11A or newer low output CJ tube amp. I previously had an 11A and a pair of 12A's. They were paired with Thiel 2.3's and I found the combo ok. I believe if I had a more efficient speaker, it could have sounded much better. Don't get me wrong it sounded great. But us audiophiles are always looking or the next tweak. That said, Looking for recommendations on efficient floorstanding speakers that would would mate well with the Premier 11A. I have a friend who has Legacy SIG III's and they sound good although he is running solid state through them. But looking at the specs, they seem to be a very efficient speaker.
I open to any and all recommendations.
Thanks for reading.
Dave
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I have a small listening room (man cave) about that size. Once upon a time I had a pair of Premier 11As and a pair of JM Reynaud Offrande (original model) speakers - it was pure magic. Easily the best sound from any system I have owned. If I were doing it again I might substitute the Reynaud Bliss speakers for the Offrandes, which probably need a little larger room in order to breathe properly. But they really did sound great... I did find that with CJ Premier 11As, mating the proper preamp is the key to good vs. great. |
10’x12’is a small room.As long as you can move the speakers about 2’+ out from walls and room is treated ported speakers will be fine...If your set on CJ front end I would look at Dynaudio Excite X14’s(FANTASTIC small speaker with AMAZING clarity and resolution)or Reference 3A Dulcet BE...With CJ gear I would stay away from Spendor,Sonus Faber,Harbeth,Vienna Acoustic etc..as they are already warm sounding and IMO will be wayyy to syrupy... |
In a room that small you should keep away from rear ported speakers. A sealed speaker like this Spendor would shine with Conrad-Johnson gear! http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/103549/Spendor-Spendor_A5R_Stereo_Speakers-Speakers |
Freediver, Thanks for the response. The room will be approximately 10 x 12, carpeted and one window with drapery. The room will be acoustically tuned with foam panels and whatever other tweaking it may need acoustically. I like it moderately loud and I believe I can achieve the desired loudness with the size of the room and an efficient speaker. But loudness is not a deal breaker. I will sacrifice volume for clarity any day. With a room that size, the speakers cannot be out in the room a whole lot. Budget is probably in the 2-3k dollar range, a little more if needed. Thanks |
Dave it helps to know a few more details like how big is the listening room and what is it's acoustic signature,ie:lots of hard reflective surfaces and floors(bright),heavy carpet,drapes and furnishings or something in between?How loud do you normally listen?Can the speakers be out in the room or do they need to be closer to walls?Budget? Good luck.. |