If auditioning is possible add Proac Tablet Signatures to your list and possibly Audionote UK too for their evolved Snell designs, probably the K or J but these are meant to be used in corners, or at least with a wall in close proximity to their backs.
Need help to select a speaker
Hi Audiophile people,
I need help to select the smoothest speaker of all.
I grew up using Spendor, Rogers, Tannoy, Wharfedale. I was always fan of British silk sound speakers like Rogers LS35.
The harshest speaker that I had was JBL which still has a smooth sound.
I don't have time or chance to listen to all the new speakers but in need to select a near field listening speaker for Jazz, Blues, vocals, Acoustics with maximum details in low volume.
I am looking at both Bookshelf and Floor standing but I should get better sound quality from a Bookshelf speaker in my experience.
Please share your experience and let me know what I should look at.
I am looking at Brand New and under $5K.
Cheers
Mike
- ...
- 28 posts total
Over the years ,I have owned many British speakers. I just sold the larger Falcon IMF-100 that has the same drivers and xover that the LS35A has. The Harbeth P3ESR is the one that I prefer over all of them including the larger Harbeths and Spendors that I have owned. This guy gives an accurate review on the Harbeth P3ESR.
|
I know, I wish I had two smaller bedrooms instead of this one. No, I am in California US, but I love British (and European in general) speakers better than these harsh sounding Americans. The first time that I listened to a Klipsch I was wondering if I was missing something or what? I couldn't get it what is all that fuss about big boxes with distorted loud bass |
@yogiboy I agree this small box looks like a solid choice. I am going to listen to a few Sonus faber today. I am trying to find someone here in SoCal to audition Harbeth. Did you have any experience with ATC speakers? how do they sound? |
- 28 posts total