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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
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
move the polks around before you ditch em...the monitor 5's are pretty darn good.
dcstep
1,518 posts
 

Go into Audio Concepts and just listen to the equipment. If the saleman is an *sshole, then buy elsewhere. My experience there has always been good. I never bought anything from them but CDs and records, but other friends have purchased there and have been very happy with their treatment and their purchases.

Of course, if you're insecure and easily intimidated by salemen, then you should probably buy online.

Dave
scoly1 OP
74 posts
 
So many good and well meaning suggestions. Shame I don't have unlimited time and resources. I will get by Audio Concepts and ask for Gary. Time is a consideration so the others will depend on time and distance.
Jaybo, you are right about the Polk's. They are very good. Have enjoyed them for around 20 yrs. but would like to see the other side. The slippery slope seems to be in my future.
Ttowntony. No problem on the Bryston thing. I realize that what I have today may not be the best. It has served me well but all good things come to an end. Will just have to see how things work together and go from there. Figured speakers first then I could match other components to them. Thanks.
The Green Mountain look nice. Will have to do some research.
Thanks again to all.
Steve
ghanson
53 posts
 
Scoly1, if you are upgrading a two channel only system I would skip all of these dealers and talk to Galen Carol Audio in San Antonio. His lines are much more complete for audio only and feature the best brands that each of the Dallas dealers carry, all in one spot. You're much more likely to get careful, focused and expert service from him as well as a better understanding of what it takes to get great sound from a system. In my experience, this means a lot when you are prepared to spend more than a couple of hundred dollars.
eldarado
381 posts
 
I have dealt with Galen over the phone and he is top notch. The one problem with suggesting that Scoly1 go there when comes to Dallas is that it is four hour drive from Dallas to San Antonio.
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