Missing the Old Days


I’m new to the higher end audio game. What I don’t know about modern audiophile technology and doctrine could fill a library.

What I do know is how I like to listen to my music, which I’m quite sure would make some crinkle their eyes and squint at me with a look of “my lord son, really?” Kinda look lol.

My first foray into good speakers are my current Goldenear Triton 5’s and my JL D108 Sub. They sound nice....very nice...but they just don’t sound the way I like. So now I’ll soon hook them up to a Parasound Halo A21/P5 which I’m sure will improve the sound.

However, I’m aware that it still may not deliver the goods for me personally. I miss the days of those big, solid, powerful speakers that’d shake the dust off your shelves and make the squirrels living in your my attic fear for their lives. 

I miss my trusty old MTX AAL 2230’s. They weren’t fancy, they certainly weren’t overly detailed, but they kicked ass. They kicked a lot of ass. Where are the speakers that can deliver big sound, driving Bass and clarity without the need to run 1 or 2 Subs? Speakers that are powerhouses without costing 10, 15, 20 thousand or more? There used to be a time when you could go to any number of local Stereo shops and have multiple choices of all ranges of speakers and equipment. I have to drive an hour or more to find any store remotely close to that.

I’ve seen Tyler Acoustics, but I’m Leary. No dealers, only direct sales, very generic specs, and hardly any reviews anywhere. I’d like to hear a few of his models, the cheaper Halo 1’s that closely resemble my beloved MTX’s just look like a white van special Speaker with those shiny black woofers.

Maybe I’m just an old Deadhead stuck in the past, but if there are speakers like this out there that are quality and don’t cost as much as a car, I’d love to hear about them!
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Hey Big John! 

Maybe you need to dip your toes into DIY! I know a few horn loaded 2-way speaker kits that won't set you back that much which kick tons of ass. 

If those are too ambitious, the venerable Seas A26 kit from Madisound is also a great option. 

Best,


Erik 
Here is a link to one such product from DIY Sound Group:

https://www.diysoundgroup.com/sentinel-15.html

Lots there I am confident you will love.

(BTW, I am not a horn guy myself, just based on your tastes, I think this is for you.)

Best,

E

Doug S nailed it.

My orders for the SW15 have been off the hook. Why? Because people want to get back to music and warmth.

High End Audio took a weird departure back in the 90's and never really got back on track enough to satisfy many hunting for that full range, and not marginal full range, sound.

I look at a lot of recommendations and think to myself "are these recommendations to the OP or High End Audiophile almost there but not quite suggestions". If someone is looking for a 15" inch sound, why not recommend a 15" sound.

It's really fun watching the 12", 15" and 18" folks coming back to life. As well it's also nice seeing the paper tweeter folks back.

Michael Green

www.michaelgreenaudio.net

I've owned two pairs of Tyler Acoustics' speakers. I still own a pair of two way floorstanders. A manufacturer that sells direct is not so rare these days. Ty is one of the many good guys in audio.
I'm a big fan of bigger woofers that aren't crossed over too low as well.  In my mind 8" is the minimum woofer size that can give decent punch.  10" or more is better.  A pair of 8" woofers is still fairly common and that can come close to a single 12.  

Small speakers mated to a subwoofer can't sound like big speakers with big woofers.  Sub/sat systems can be great on some things but for large scale, dynamic music I've never found them satisfying.