maybe the B&W cdmnt line or even the 700 series would fit your bill...i understand that the CM series is quite a step down from what i have read in the forums here (funny how they are almost as expensive though...i think it's that Scandinavian neo industrial look that commands the price...toungue in cheek)
Speakers suggestions for Rotel components
I need some suggestions for speakers for my system:
rotel RC995 preamp
rotel RB990 amp (200x2)
rotel RCD-02
Currently, my speakers are a pair of Polk monitor 10's. These have served me well back when I was listening to music through my HTS, but I'm afraid they are the weak link to my current system.
The only other speaker types I have tried are B&W and JBL's.
My roomate has a pair nice JBL L220. They kick butt with his Mcintosh system, but when matched with my system, my ears started to bleed...way too harsh (perhaps horns are not a good match for Rotels?). Some say Rotel products sound bright. Others say neutral or clean. Well, I guess it's up to preference.
I tried out some B&W CM604. They were matched with rotel components at the local store. I can honestly say that my system with the Polk monitor 10's sounded better than these B&W's. It sounded muted and I wasnt happy with the low freq sounds. The Nautilis speakers sounded superb, but I can't afford these.
I found some affordable older model B&W 801 and 802 speakers on ebay and here and such, but research tells me that these guys are hard to drive, and I would probably have to spend tons more to upgrade my current system.
I am at an impasse. I have this terrible affliction of wanting to upgrade and more, but I can't afford to make expensive mistakes, especially with speakers.
I like listening to rock, Euro synth rock/electronic music, and occasionally R&B. (examples...Pink Flyod, Satriani, Velvet Underground, Terje Rypdal, Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Postal Service, Underworld, Morrissey). I'm not much into classical music, but I do enjoy piano and jazz music.
I hope this info helps narrow your suggestions. I am looking to spend $1000-$2000. I'm not limited to just new speakers as I will definitely spend money on the right vintage speakers in good condition.
rotel RC995 preamp
rotel RB990 amp (200x2)
rotel RCD-02
Currently, my speakers are a pair of Polk monitor 10's. These have served me well back when I was listening to music through my HTS, but I'm afraid they are the weak link to my current system.
The only other speaker types I have tried are B&W and JBL's.
My roomate has a pair nice JBL L220. They kick butt with his Mcintosh system, but when matched with my system, my ears started to bleed...way too harsh (perhaps horns are not a good match for Rotels?). Some say Rotel products sound bright. Others say neutral or clean. Well, I guess it's up to preference.
I tried out some B&W CM604. They were matched with rotel components at the local store. I can honestly say that my system with the Polk monitor 10's sounded better than these B&W's. It sounded muted and I wasnt happy with the low freq sounds. The Nautilis speakers sounded superb, but I can't afford these.
I found some affordable older model B&W 801 and 802 speakers on ebay and here and such, but research tells me that these guys are hard to drive, and I would probably have to spend tons more to upgrade my current system.
I am at an impasse. I have this terrible affliction of wanting to upgrade and more, but I can't afford to make expensive mistakes, especially with speakers.
I like listening to rock, Euro synth rock/electronic music, and occasionally R&B. (examples...Pink Flyod, Satriani, Velvet Underground, Terje Rypdal, Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Postal Service, Underworld, Morrissey). I'm not much into classical music, but I do enjoy piano and jazz music.
I hope this info helps narrow your suggestions. I am looking to spend $1000-$2000. I'm not limited to just new speakers as I will definitely spend money on the right vintage speakers in good condition.
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