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Who makes speakers with relaxed high freq.?

I have a bright room. I don't want absorbing panels hanging in my room ( neither does my wife ). Thought I'd look for a speaker that may have a relaxed high freq. response.
Many speakers seem to be overly agressive in the high midrange and treble region. Even reviewers point this out with many models.
I'm looking for a small floorstander around $2000 used...maybe even a monitor speaker that has good bass extension. Any suggestions that may work for me without giving up too much?
I know...go listen. But I Have no stereo shops close by and it always sounds different when I get it home.
thanks
shoe
rolloff
130 posts
 
Definetely give the Vandersteens a listen. It's hard to imagine your not buying them if you do...
gonglee3
304 posts
 
You can try to cover your tweeter with a cloth and see if you like the sound - some people are doing that.

You can make attractive looking room treatments - if you really wnat good sounds, that is the only way to go.

Lowther speakers might be what you are looking for.
gregm
3,405 posts
 
Tsk, tsk, Gonglee... Lowthers are hardly relaxed up high + they cost a fortune as drive units (more when included in spkrs of course).

I would suggest (as others have) designs dating to early-mid '90s. Many spkrs were "laid back" then
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
Spendor for sure. Perhaps Audio Physic Virgos (but these need to be positioned well away from walls.
sbrtoy
122 posts
 
I would recommend a pair of Vienna Acoustics Mozarts, not very bright and plenty of bottom end to balance out any room interaction on the highs. Also you could just try a warm amp like a Conrad Johnson, or warm cables like Cardas Golden Cross....this would likely tame down any speaker.
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