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Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers

I did the opposite most folks on forum suggested. I already had Bose 901 Series VI speakers but built my system around them. My setup includes Mcintosh MC501's, C2500 Preamp, Thurman Conditioner, Cary 100 DAC, which I'm selling, Oppo 105D, and MusicHall 7.1 turntable. I use all Cardas Golden XLR Cables except for Bose Equalizer which I use Cardas Golder RCA's. I mostly stream using dedicated MacBook 13" retina..

The Bose sound really good but would like suggestions for better. My range? Not sure, I can spend up to 10K but would rather stay in the 3-6K range.

Thanks!
roddyboy
roddyboy OP
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blindjim,
I looked into Eggelston Andrea’s IIs, Former Wilson Sophia’ ii, and Focus Whispers and I have to say the reviews were impressive and their around my price range. They also all weigh around 200lbs a piece. Can you tell me more about the JAMO's? What models were you talking about? The JAMOs I saw was only a fraction of the cost of those above which made me curious.
 
roddyboy OP
56 posts
 
James,
I'm glad you brought this up! I'm also interested in the B&W 802 D2s, so in your setup, how much happier are you with the Wilsons purchase scale 1-5? and what was it about the Wilsons you liked over the B&Ws?

Thanks!
jpsreno
77 posts
 
In that price range audition a set of VanL speakerworks, quartets with as many mods as you can get John VanL to make.
gdnrbob
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 speakers which may help with finding more clarity and high ends
@roddyboy 

If that is what you are looking for. Then the Vandersteen Treo's, Quatro's are something you should try to audition.
Bob
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tomic601
12,911 posts
 
you can get a used pair of Vandersteen 5a
want diffuse turn on rear tweeter
want other turn it off
also you get powered sub
11 bands of room taming analog EQ and you do not need a chiropractor ‘s dream MC501..... to run them
although they will sing with that amp
used on agon $6-7 at tge low end, 10 ish thru a Vandy dealer


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