Guidance for speaker upgrade

There's no reason at all that a floorstander couldn't be used with a subwoofer IF the subwoofer is well integrated and IF the subwoofer is restricted to reproducing the lowest frequencies (by setting the crossover low enough). In my opinion only the very largest floorstanders are truly "full range." For example, my Paradigm Studio 100 V3's benefitted tremendously from the Rel Storm 3 I was using. However, the crossover point was set at something like 28 hertz. With my current speakers, it's set even lower at 27 hertz. One caveat is that the sub has to be up to the task.

Do look at teh 3.3's. THey are floorstanding, VERY deep, and use two 10" woofers. The side firing woofers and very deep cabinet create their own corner while bringing the HF drivers further into the room. just a really cool design.

THe Spendors are wonderful too. I bought the VR1's instead of the SP3/1P's simply for versatility. The VR1's integrate well with a sub and are not too particular about placement. I do think that the SP3/1P is a better speaker though.

I have heard nothing but good things about the Green Mountain and Tyler speakers as well.

Good luck!

I think you will be in for a real treat when you audition the Spendor 3/1Ps... I found their sound quite addictive and almost bought a pair not too long ago for my office system.

I'll second Bignerd100's Tyler and GMA recommendations as well. I own Tyler and am a *very* happy camper... GMA was also quite impressive when I heard those recently... My guess is that if you like the Spendors when you audition them, then Tyler might very well also be up your alley.

Good luck,

---Dave

Pjboud,
Do you have a ballpark figure for your speaker budget (including any subwoofer)?

Hello Mdhoover,

Yes, my ballpark budget is in the $2000 range (all inclusive). When I start considering sub and stands, it does not leave much room for the speakers.