This makes no sense. In one thread audiozen is bashing Tekton. Then he's agonizing over whether to get the Enzo XLs or not. But here he's strongly urging other people to go ahead and make the purchase. This kind of recommendation I can do without.
Do I have to spend $4000 plus to get a better sounding speaker than GET model 7 ?
I have owned a pair of Golden Ear Technology 7's speaker for almost 3 years. I think they sound very good in my current set-up. I bought them unheard based on the rave reviews they received at CES 2012. My concern is that if I was to invest in a speaker that is $3500-$4000, it may prove to be only marginally or fairly better. I am not saying that the GET's 7's are the best bargain in audio at $1395. My experience with them is they are very accurate with low distortion, but don't throw a particularly wide or deep soundstage.
I have considered( not necessarily auditioned) Revel F-206; Focal Aria 936; Paradign F85; PSB T-2'; Ryan 630; B&W CM9S Dynaudio X-34; Duevel "Venus" Audio Physic Sitara 25 and Tempo 25 All of the indicated speakers (except AP and Duevel) fall in the $3000-$4500 retail price range
ProAc floor standers are off the scope in price, (often, even used) Anything I buy will be used, because California sales tax is 8.5%, and I can stretch my dollars buying used.
Any recommendations are welcomed especially if based on you own experience with a particular speaker or brand.
Thank you, S.J
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This thread seems like deja vu. I've heard $400 pairs of stand mount speakers that are superior to the Triton 7s...just my honest assessment. The Revel Concerta2 F36 are in another league all together, and they are Revel's entry level tower. They are far better than Triton 5s to my ears (and even Triton 1s, sans bass loading in larger rooms). Some dealers are discounting the F36 by as much as 25%. |
If I were you I would buy these for $3800 right now: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-loudspeakers-2017-10-21-speakers But I am not you so YMMV but I will say I am a very happy Audio Note AN/J owner and in general AN speakers are a "get off the merry-go-round" purchase for many. Good luck and happy listening! |
Another fabulous choice would be a used pair of Chapman T-7’s but only if they’ve been upgraded fairly recently, IE: within the past 7.5 years. Stuart Chapman Jones is brilliant. Audioengine powered speakers with a subwoofer are freakin’ amazing. Very small footprint and easy to position. Of course you’ll need stands. Ohm Walsh speakers are probably the easiest, most forgiving speakers in terms of placement to set up. 60 day home trial. John @ Ohm Acoustics is likely a genius. Used Dynaudio monitors are within your budget- powered with the appropriate components will likely blow your socks off. I'm not sure if they "like" Conrad Johnson, though, and you possibly, might want a subwoofer. Probably a powered sub depending on the synergy with your electronics and cables. Oh, and then there's Sonus Faber. OMG! Used, of course. |
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