What's Next?


Im 6months new to this high end audio. My current system consists of B&W 803s 805s htm center for the speakers. Transparent speaker cables tributarie rca's and digital connects. DSP is the Rotel 1098 AMP Rotel 1095 CD Rotel. My problem is Im looking for new speaker's to look into. Another brand maybe. Must sound better obviously. Stereo is what id be mostly concerned about. These speakers must have a real wood finish, must like being played loud for a decent amout of time and still be accurate. The 803s never disapointed me Im just ready for my next step. Later next year Ill do the amplification. But Id like to build this system around great speakers. Thanks I know you a-goners will help steer me in the right direction with your honest knowledgeable advise. Thanks again Matt
mattblueg35
Source or speakers, either can hold you back if not approx. the same level. I know that's quite a nebulous statement, but it's a big factor.
If you're bound for speakers, I am currently enjoying the Eminent Technology LFT-8A's. I have used Vandersteen and Magnepan speakers in past.
Try to audition whatever you will purchase; not always easy. You can always go to audioreview.com to see what others have to say. I have found it a good source from objective owners. You will be able to note their equipment, as well as discussions of their upgrades. Note especially the ratings; components with high ratings and numberous reviews are truly standout performers. Hint, hint, look at the Eminents!
Of course, now that you've gotten good advice from our other posters, you'll have to eventually upgrade the source too. It never ends. The best you can hope for is a remission in the disease's progression.
Oh yeah...I hadn't even looked at your source. If what you want is to get good 2 channel sound, then you don't need to upgrade your speakers right now. I'd start by maybe getting a good integrated (there are a thousand threads on this, and I myself am looking, so you can check out my list of hopefuls on my system page if you want, or just poke around here) that way you don't have to commit so much money to seperates (not to mention the extra cables) and see how that works. You didn't list which model cd player you have, but I assume since the rest of your gear is HT that it's a dvd/cd player. I'd say concentrate on the cd and amplification sections and leave the speakers for last.

That being said if I had the loot right now I'd buy the proacs or fidelios (def. the fidelios, but bummer about the black finish).
If you like a great wood cabinet and a speaker that loves to be drove, get a pair of Legacy Focus 20/20, they are beautiful speakers and sound fantastic for rock, classical and also very good for HT.....atleast check them out!
The krell thread must of been my brother when he was over. He likes assuming he can go on my comp. The cd player is actually a dvd, Its the 1040. I figured that my speakers are the 1st to go. Cause I think theyre pretty properly matched with the amp? When I turn it up the speakers arent being overdriven but I wouldnt be comfortable sending them more power. Like I said they never disapointed me Im just ready for a move up and I figured Id start with the speakers. I know theyre is room for improvement in the speakers the 803s cant be the ultimate option. Im intrested in lookin in to the B&W 802d totem legacy jmlab. I have to wait till xmas bonus to upgrade amps and dvd. I wana see where the speakers get placed how much room I have exc.. I may look in to mono blocks. But I already know I will definetly go with Mcintosh. Always loved them. DVD wise Id be intrested in looking into something new I could get for around 2000.00 but have not researched DVD players yet. And know very little when it comes to DVD players. Thanks Matt
Oh and Id also like to hear a pair of dynaudios. But am not sure if they would be well matched with the Mcintosh Ill end up with? Does any one know what speaker really blows the 803s out of the water for 10000.00 new? Or am I kind of at the plateu for this price range?