Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
I'm considering moving on from my Klipsch Cornwall IVs. I'm looking for suggestions on new loudspeakers in the $8-$15k range. Used is fine too.
Here's what you need to know (or what I think you should know):
Side Note/Stuff I Don't Really Want to Discuss Here. You can note this stuff all you want and chat with others about it in the thread (won't bother me at all), but I'm not going to engage on (a) Klipsch Heritage is garbage and awful sounding; Trust me though, I do see how Klipsch builds to a pricepoint and could easily better its offerings with better parts, bracing/dampening, etc.; (b) modifications are dumb, wasteful, hurt resale, etc. I could care less about any of that. I'd prefer not to modify stuff--fyi; (c) detailed discussions about amplification and sources. I have and have access to various topologies, manufacturers/brands, etc.
Room: A bit large for me, historically. 15.5' wide, 23' long, with 10' ceiling. Speakers will be placed along the short wall.
Music Format: Vinyl 50%, Digital 40%, CD 10%.
Genres: Pretty much you name it. Jazz ~30%, Rock/Pop ~30%, Blues/Folk 30%; Classical ~10%.
I'm curious to trying Fyne, Spatial Audio, Spendor (classic line in particular), Tannoy, Volti, Harbeth, PSB's flagship, Wharfedale's flagship, ATC, Vandersteen, Devore. Open to others.
Thank you in advance!
I honestly feel looking to either the Volti Lucera, or Volti Rival. Lucera new, in whatever nice finish you want, can be had at the lower end of your budget. The Rival, at the top end, (though you may need to search for a deal). Sometimes Volti has a pre-loved pair at a really good price. Volti will match well with either of your solid state or tube options. Have all the dynamics, depth and detail one could want. Honestly I have never owned a more exciting and fun speaker. |
@doyle3433 which model do you have? I have heard the rivals at a recent Axpona and loved them. |
I think the Volti recommendation would be a natural progression for you, especially the Lucera. I had thought about that one myself. But I have another suggestion. I have been living with the Qualio IQ speakers for about two months now and they are very impressive. Our rooms are of very similar dimensions and they have no problem pressurizing and filling the room. They do what you would expect an OB to do, but with very impressive bass down to the upper 20s. Your budget would allow the Ultra version, which I have no experience with, but it adds better xover components. I have an extensive history with Klipsch Heritage speakers. I did in fact own the CW IV for about a year. My last klipsch speaker was the Lascala II, which I absolutely loved. I can tell you that the IQ does everything the LS could do and ups the game with better resolution and refinement. The soundstage is just as wide, but much deeper. And dynamics are a toss up between the two. |
Hello @ozzy62 , Good to see you chime in here as I recall your history with the Heritage line and several excellent discussions with you in the past! I'm off to look at Qualio IQ per your recommendation. THANK YOU! |
