2. speakers
  3. 1200597403

Suggestions needed. Speaker audition...Dallas?

Have finally decided to upgrade my speakers and need suggestions.
System:
Denon 2802
Bryston 3b (powering mains)
Arcam cd
Velodyn Subwoofer
Polk Monitor 5's

Tried some Paradigm SR 20's and was less than impressed. Much of the music just seemed lost. At equal levels a/b'ed with the Polks there was just so much missing. Vocals were nice but much of the music was so far in the background.
A lot of reading here and elsewhere has led me to Dynaudio Contour SE, Totem Hawk or Arrow, and Tyler Taylo Reference or Linbrook Signatures(no where to audition). An upcoming trip to Dallas will allow me a chance to audition the Dyn's and the Totem at Krystal Clear Audio. I am hoping for suggestions of other speakers and stores in the area.
Looking for accuracy, soundstage, depth, pace while maintaining the feel of the music.
Thanks
Steve
scoly1
scoly1 OP
74 posts
 
Thanks for the help. Looks like I have a playday planned.
Really do appreciate the suggestions.
Steve

PS: Posted similar question after my computer crashed and I thought I hadn't submitted. Hope the moderators catch it.
thsalmon
348 posts
 
I've been an Audio Concepts customer for many years, and have never found anyone there to be "arrogant." They are particularly helpful and knowledgeable. They are not a discount chain, but their advice and service after the sale are worth a great deal. Audio Concept is without a double the premier audio dealer in Dallas; the shop that all the manufacturers want to carry their gear. Good luck elsewhere in my experience.
nrenter's avatar
nrenter
766 posts
 
I drove 4 1/2 hours and willing paid list for all my Ayre gear just so I didn't have to patronize Audio Concepts in Dallas.

Eldarado's assessments are pretty spot-on for dealers.

Sounds like what you're looking for can be found in a pair of Green Mountain Audio Callisto speakers.
ohlala
1,238 posts
 
I suggest Proac and Magnepan auditions at audioconcepts. It would be a shame to miss those brands in your instance. Probably call ahead of time to let them know what you want to hear.
mboldda1's avatar
mboldda1
575 posts
 
contact stan at www.theehighend.com to demo some usher speakers. he is the distributor.
More to discover