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Best Speaker matches for Parasound Halo JC-1's ?

Hi,
I wish to upgrade my speakers in the near future to take full advantage of the sonics of my EXCELLENT JC-1 monoblock amplifiers. I am interested in speakers that match extremely well with, and have outstanding synergy with the JC-1's.
Based on your own personal experiences with your own JC-1 amps and your own speakers, or based on your listening experiences with other owners of JC-1's and their speakers, I need your recommendations.
I am currently using Paradigm Reference Studio/100 version 2 loudspeakers, which sound great, but I feel I could do better. Especially in such areas as speed, imaging, detail resolution, transparency, openness, and top-end extension and "air".
I am interested in FULL-RANGE Speakers ONLY. No mini-monitors, please! Does not matter if they are cone&dome, planar, ribbon, electrostatic, etc., as long as they are full-range!
What I am looking for:
Bass: In room extension to AT LEAST 25 hz.Powerful, detailed, tight, and fast. The Paradigms are flat to 25 hz in my room.
Midrange: Open, detailed, transparent, smooth, and quick. Vocal reproduction, especially female vocals are also VERY IMPORTANT to me
Treble: Fast, clean, transparent, detailed, and open.
Top-end: Open, extended, detailed, delicate, and airy, with no top-end roll-off at all.
Imaging: Palpable, 3-Dimensional, transparent, with excellent focus.
Overall: Full-range, excellent detail resolution, neutral, and very transparent.I would also prefer a very slightly forward sound as opposed to a laid-back perspective.
I listen mainly to pop, R&B, and some jazz, rock, and country.
My current components are:
Sony CDP-333ES CD changer
Sony XA777ES SACD/CD player-[on the way!]
Modded Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai universal disc player
Adcom GFP-750 preamp
Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock power amps
LAT International IC-200 MK II interconnects
LAT International SS-1000 D external bi-wire speaker cables
Paradigm Reference Studio/100 version 2 loudspeakers
I am planning on buying Parasounds upcoming high-end JC-2 preamp next year as well.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations and help!
daltonlanny
daltonlanny OP
301 posts
 
Pbb,
My price range is preferably under $7,500.00 used, and hopefully much lower than that.
Some systems I am interested in are:
Infinity Preludes
Revel Ultima Studios
VMPS RM40
Thiel CS 6
Magneplanar MG3.6R
Von Schweikert VR-4 GEN.III SE
And, any other full range systems I haven't named in this price range.Problem is, I haven't heard any of them, and I would have a real hard time auditioning them in this area, as there are very few Hi-Fi shops in my area, plus, they don't carry any of these brands. I do not have any particular speaker brand in mind. Yes, I prefer responses from those using the JC-1's, but I am open to all responses.
Thanks and keep 'em coming.
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timo
610 posts
 
Von Schweikert VR-4 III SE is an EXCELLENT match with the JC-1 monos. I heard this setup and was mucho impressed with the musical neutrality, natural, unforced dynamics and excellent extension. Give this setup a listen if you can.
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gliderguider
294 posts
 
Consider a pair of used Coincident Total Victory or Total Eclipses. My TV's never cease to amaze me, in all the categories you mention. They have fantastic presence and drive, and are some of the most lifelike speakers I've heard.

The only problem is they are so efficient that you'll only use about 10 of the 400 watts you've paid for :-)
gladstone
296 posts
 
Get the von Schweikerts. The Magnepans require too much modification to sound their best, unless you're good at that sort of thing.
sbachman
41 posts
 
I do not have the Parasound's however, that is one that is absolutely on my short list. I have a pair of Dali Euphonia MS4's and they are a speaker that should be on your very short list.

Good Listening,

Steve Bachman
Phoenix, AZ
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