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Speaker upgrade suggestions

Hello all
I am thinking of upgrading my speakers. My system as of now is a Forte 4 power amp, Forte model 2 preamp, Arcam diva cd192, audioquest jag interconnects, audioquest GR8 speaker wire, and B&W 602 s3 speakers on nice metal stands with a B&W 600 sub. The system sounds good, no question, but... I want more. My opinion is the speakers are the weak link. But I'm not sure, any suggestions or comments?
Thanks, Mcgarick
mcgarick
beheme
231 posts
 
Audio Physic Yara used in the sub $1,000 slim modest floorstanders is a very good choice that will blow away your beewee. They can rock solid if needed and have a big neutral sound. Bohlender Radia Z7 are said to be in the same league and much cheaper (less channel added costs), about $500 used.
mcgarick OP
277 posts
 
Hello
Thanks for everybody's input.
Madmax, I would love to get a pair of Magnepan's, but my room is really not good for them. If I move to a bigger place I will try a pair for sure. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about them, except that their maybe too big.
I did however pick up a pair of a/d/s/ M-12 towers and I must say they are most impressive,
I cannot find a single thing to criticize there sound. I think these will be with me awhile ;^]
I might try and pick up some more ads to try, if I don't want them I think they will be easy to sell.

I also picked up a pair of Polk Lsi9's that are great.
The a/d/s/ m12 sound is more balanced though.
Both are real good.
Thanks for your replies.
Mcgarick
hifisoundguy
630 posts
 
The DCM TFE200's are really good speakers...how good? Look on their web site and click on NEWS and see what David A. Rich of Sensible Sound Magazine had to say about them. David said he liked them better than any speaker that he has reviewed..one of the better speakers that he has reviewed is the NHT XD System...$$$6000 The DCM TFE200's cost only $1000 a pair and you can find them for $800 or lower www.dcmspeakers.com
mcgarick OP
277 posts
 
Hifisoundguy, I have seen MANY pairs of Timeframes in the Seattle area craigslist for as low as $150 per pair in very good condition.
I know people love them. They are big though like my a/d/s but nowhere near sexy as the a/d/s
I have read people say that the later eighties models are the ones to get.
Mcgarick
hifisoundguy
630 posts
 
Mcgarick....I think these all new TFE200's are the best that DCM has ever made. I think the Sensible Sound review is spot on..."THE SPEAKER'S TONALITY REMINDS YOU OF WHAT ONE HEARS...FROM $$,$$$ 5 FIGURE SPEAKERS TARGETED AT AUDIOPHILES"..... I am not connected with this company in any way.
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