Harbeth 40.2
Spendor Classic 100
Vienna Acoustics Liszt
Silverline Bolero Supreme
Daedalus Argos, Ulysses, Apollo
Spatial Audio X2
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger). I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint. I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board. used Watt Puppies? Revels? I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's.
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Charney Audio Companion with your choice of driver. Tractrix designed rear loaded horns that deliver sweet engaging sound! Great with solid state and exceptional with SET tube amps. Place them near the front wall or in the corners and bring the artist into your room! http://charneyaudio.com/ CAF room 530 |
Hi gene3x, I had B&W 802s until I purchased an MC352 with a C2500 pre to match. Several people’s comments are correct about those tweeters, they were too bright and fatiguing for me, so I sold them. They were ok with my Parasound A21 Halo amp, but McIntosh pushes a much more pure and cleaner signal than the Parasound. So, after reading about JBLs Array line of speakers, I purchased the 1400s. They look like droids to me, but the cabinets are beautiful and wow, what real and unfatiguing mids and highs the compression driver horns put out! They also have a 14” woofer so bass is thundering and plentiful if so desired. There is a large port at the rear, so simply moving them closer or farther from the wall like a sub works great for adjusting the bass to your room, as JBL states in the manual. I also like the idea of having unlimited capability of replacing or repairing the drivers if necessary in the future at a decent price. Buying American is good for that. So as several people mentioned, JBL is a good suggestion and I can vouch for it being a very nice match with McIntosh power. Hope this helps! |
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