None, the better bang for the buck is to go surround 5 speaker setup with cheaper speakers. It’ll sound better too.
What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why?
I'm closer to the 20,000 part, but if I get stretched i would like to know higher recommendations. Remember, this is on the used market - not retail. I'm even interested if you think I should make a huge jump (say to 50,000), but I want to know what justifies that jump. I'd like the best bang for the buck and even the worse bang for the buck. Are there speaker lines that are totally overlooked that sound wonderful in this price range that I need to be exposed to? I may go higher, but lets start there.
PS Let's just assume the upstream equipment is adequate to drive any recommended speaker. We are not limited by upstream components.
PS Let's just assume the upstream equipment is adequate to drive any recommended speaker. We are not limited by upstream components.
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I agree with the poster that you should head to one of the audio shows to hear many expensive speakers, which is the rule at such shows. However, in my experience, and I have had a number of really expensive speakers, you should try some of the single-driver speakers. I bought a pair of Audio Nirvana 12 inch alnico drivers and mounted them in a 5.6 liter cabinet (I also had some 8 inchers in a 2.8 liter cabinet). These cost me about $1500 and I will never (as much as any of us audio nerds can say never) go back to multi-driver speakers with electronic crossovers. Just a thought before you did like I did and spend a lot of money chasing what to me doesn't sound like live music. My kids and wife all play musical instruments. An added bonus is that these things are really easy to drive due to high sensitivity and a more resistive load. |
Some diverse and excellent suggestions, here. If you're interested, a system that, ime, sounds terrific -- are these: http://www.grimmaudio.com/hifi-product/loudspeakers/ls1/ with these: http://www.grimmaudio.com/hifi-products/loudspeakers/ls1s/ Best of luck, Sam |
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