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Speakers for Rock

I'm looking to buy the system of my dreams. I listen to mainly rock music - everything from 50s, classic rock like Led Zepplin to new stuff like Blink 182. I listen to country, jazz, classical here & there.

My question is - what brands of speakers are best for rock music?

I've been looking at B&W CDM9's pretty seriously, as well as Thiel or maybe the 804s used. But I often hear comments regarding the B&Ws that they aren't the best for rock. I'm not sure where to start on this search - there are so many brands and most shops only sell a few so I'm looking for some pointers......

(As for components, I've been thinking of Rotel separates or a B&K 805.)

Thanks for the help!
dagny
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
I agree with Allied, though others may differ. I have the McCormack DNA-225 with a Kora tubed pre driving Stratus Goldi's and enjoy them with BOTH rock and jazz. Certainly not the "end all" speakers in comparision to what some here on the Gon own but, in their price range, I've not heard better (and I auditioned quite a few before buying mine). When I eventually do decide to upgrade, I will not being selling the PSB's to raise the funds. They will be kept for a second system...
lgregoir
106 posts
 
Paradigm Studio 100v2 should be very appripriate... My father is a rock head and he listens to music louder than I you can imagine... On top of that, it sound very good for this price point. It's a value hard to beat even when bought new...

Godd luck

Luc
ultrakaz
187 posts
 
JBL 250ti or L250, I saw a used pair for about $500. Of course, Klipsch Kornerhorns or Lascalas would be good too, but more money, although you would save a lot on amplification. I read that VMPS plays effortlessly loud like the above speakers, but cannot recommend them as I have never heard any of their new stuff.
brauser
526 posts
 
If you are after rock solid deep base that integrates
with other octaves as well, there may be only one true
choice and that is Dunlavy. I particularly like the
SC-Vs or VIs,
sean
6,231 posts
 
Whknopp0713: I agree that Heresy's ( or any other Klipsch / most horn speakers ) in stock form can be quite aggressive sounding. That is why i said "with some simple mods". You might be amazed at what changing the internal wiring and thoroughly damping the horn bodies can do for the sound.

As to running them with SS amps, you should have noticed that i picked a brand that was known for sounding relatively warm and smooth yet still had enough power to crank with good dynamic headroom to keep clipping to a minimum. Clipping of SS amps sounds REALLY bad when it is mated with a horn. Sean
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