No speaker recommendations that I think you would like, but I think "bright, analytical and clinical presentation" comes from your electronics, not your speakers. get the speakers with the best and flattest mids and treble to bring your jazz alive.
speaker upgrade fever
I'm considering a speaker upgrade to compliment my Aesthetix Mimas integrated. Currently, I've got KEF Ref 1 monitors paired with (2) REL S/3 subs. Must stay away from bright, analytical and clinical presentation. Room size 12'x19'. Music is jazz, acoustic Americana, Chamber, symphonic etc.
Looking at the ProAc K1, Triangle Duetto and the DeVore o/baby. Also, a huge departure, Vandersteen Treo CT, floor standers. I understand Vandersteen pairs well with the Mimas.
Always open to suggestions, happy to buy quality used and demo.
Budget, ~$8-$11K
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@larseand I'm sorry but I don't have experience with any of the speakers or amps you list. In the best scenario, you can demo the speakers you are considering with your amp. Also, in rolling tubes, I've sometimes stopped with a tube that I thought sounded great in the midrange, then realized it was lacking bass so I was turning it up higher, which gave the good midrange. After listening a while it sounded bright so you might look for tubes with more bass to combat brightness. Best of luck, Jerry |
Larseand, seems to me you already have a nice speaker system. If you must change you could try Dynaudio in your price range. The New PS audio Fr5 might be worth a try for less money. There was audiophile on the PS audio forum, that sold his Kef ref 1 after purchasing the Fr5’s. I own them along with 11 other pairs of speaker and so far they are the best bookshelf that I have tried up to this point. |
https://speakerchoices.com/index4.html?pricemin=8000&pricemax=15000 KEFs are on the bright side. However great they are. Almost anything in your price range will sound warmer.
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