I have speakers from his line two below the SoundScape and they are the best speakers I have ever owned.
Speaker Recommendation: 20K range
I’m looking for new speakers in the <20K range.
I am not looking for used, unless it’s a demo model straight from an AD.
I am hoping to find a line that clearly beats speakers in the ~10K range like Magico A3, Revel 228BE, Legacy Focus SE etc.
I will be pairing the speakers with a Lumin D2 streamer, Mcintosh C2600 pre and MC452 amp. Changing those components is not going to happen anytime soon and so system synergy with those pieces is important.
I also would like the speakers to be rated at 500W given the amp I will be using and the fact that the listening space is quite large.
While I mostly listen to jazz, rock, pop, classical and vocals, I am really looking for speakers that sound amazing with any genre. I also need them to sound great at moderate levels of volume.
I currently have Focal Kanta No 2s, and while they are quite nice, I want something much better in all respects.
I am not really up to speed on all the audiophile terms that describe the various traits of sound – I just want my jaw to drop when listening to the speakers with any genre at all volume levels, if that’s possible :)
I am close to NYC and would like to narrow down the list to ~5 candidates before I start auditioning.
Hopefully you guys can help me compile a list!
Thanks in advance for your time and suggestions.
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A couple of people have mentioned Salk speakers in this thread. I would just add they are some of the more accurate speakers in the world, they use very high quality drivers with custom designed cross overs and Jim Salk makes some of the most beautiful cabinets in the industry. And you can select the exact finish you want for your speakers. You really should try to at least hear a pair of his SoundScape speakers. The SoundScape 12's are virtually flat from 18 Hz to 40k Hz (+/- 3 db) and you can get just about any customer finish you want and still be under $20k. I have speakers from his line two below the SoundScape and they are the best speakers I have ever owned. |
This is why Legacy Audio Aeris - go to 7 minute mark on video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUJS7nQVA6I |
I just purchased a pair of Focal Sopra 3s which listed at 20k . But you know they will knock off 20+ %. We auditioned them at the RMAF last weekend. I like them very much. And they haven’t even been burnt in. I also purchased a few Naim components to push and play the Focals. I’d give them a listen. bruce |
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