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Concert Experience for $5k?

I have a budget of $5k for new/used stereo speakers.
I have a VPI turntable, PrimaLuna Dialogue preamp and a Cary Audio V12 tube amp. (yeah, the one with 12 EL34’s sticking out of it) I’ve got quality gear and plenty of horsepower.

I am chasing the rock concert experience. When you’re at a live show drums have a sharp attack and crack. Bass/kick drums have a punch you can feel. ....that’s what I want to feel when I play a live album.

Which speakers - new or used - would you recommend to recreate that rock concert feeling?
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gsm18439
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Given that you have a very specific goal (and you know what you want to achieve), you should try to audition any speaker "at home." Many manufacturers such as Zu now offer 30-60 day in-home trial periods.
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dave_b
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I just got my hands on a pair of Krell Resolution 2 speakers from Highperformancestereo and I am absolutely mesmerized at how F--kin great these speakers are for all music tastes.  They actually deliver a better experience than my Wilson Sophia's, W/P 6's, Dynaudio C4's or my recent B&W802D2's.  Spectacularly dynamic and soundstage like crazy with no roll off on either end.  I got mine for &3300....now that's a deal!!!
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stringreen
6,463 posts
 
..not a chance
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dave_b
3,159 posts
 
Correct, not a chance in Hell you could appreciate much of anything through Anticables.....gotta love that mindset that purchases good gear and then buys coat hangers for IC's and speaker cables.
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t-bon3 OP
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Thanks for all of the great input!  I can't believe how many people have responded with Zu.  They've moved up to the top of my list.


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