I love my B&W 804D3s. Some call them "bright". I call them very "present". They fall short of full-range but a quality 12 inch sub fixes them right up. If you have the means, the 800D3 should please for decades.
Need advice on new speakers
Hey Folks
I need some advice on buying a new pair of speakers. I have a pair of Linn Katans with a Mcintosh MC225 amp and Mcintosh MX110 preamp. I play jazz and rock and some classical on vinyl. I like the bright sound of the Katans.. I tried the vintage Altec speakers were ok but not good soundstage or good high frequency. I think Klipsch sound like crap.
I have looked into Tannoy both the new reissue of Arden or the vintage Red monitor in 15". Also thought of Sonus Faber and Linn Majic 140. Unfortunately I am in NC we have no Linn or Tannoy dealer where I can listen to these speakers. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
I need some advice on buying a new pair of speakers. I have a pair of Linn Katans with a Mcintosh MC225 amp and Mcintosh MX110 preamp. I play jazz and rock and some classical on vinyl. I like the bright sound of the Katans.. I tried the vintage Altec speakers were ok but not good soundstage or good high frequency. I think Klipsch sound like crap.
I have looked into Tannoy both the new reissue of Arden or the vintage Red monitor in 15". Also thought of Sonus Faber and Linn Majic 140. Unfortunately I am in NC we have no Linn or Tannoy dealer where I can listen to these speakers. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Check out the JBL 4319 Monitors. I paid $4K for them a year and a half ago and you can get them now for $2.5K, brand new. They excel at rock, jazz, classical, electronic and anything you care to throw at them. They were pushed aside by the JBL L100 Classic reissue which everyone is loving right now and maybe they're as good, but with the Mag/Al mid range and tweeter on the 4319 compared to the pulp mid range and titanium tweeter on the L100, I'd wager that the 4319 has enough reach and see through in the mids and highs to pass on the L100s and save $1.5K in the process. https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/JBL-4319-Bookshelf-Speakers These are not flavor of the month speakers but a design that's stood the test of time and bring nothing but musical enjoyment to my ears. All the best, Nonoise |
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