My room is 17 x 21 and the JBL 4367s sound great. I’ve seen these speakers used for <$10K
MC300 MC252 MC501 recommendations based on my setup
So I have 2 systems, 1 downstairs that runs the whole house (4 sets of speakers on a switch) with a C48 and MC252 and Paradigm Signature S8's as the mains in the primary listening area.
I also have a medium size room (large for a house) with a C40 and MC300 on Polk Rti A9's that are just a place holder until I can find the real speakers that I want (Thinking B&W 800 series).
I like to listen to my music very loud and like to "feel" the music but the MC300 is not cutting it with either set of speakers.
I have an opportunity to get a set of MC501's and would really like to see what the suggestions would be for a set of speakers that would pair well with them also considering I can move any of the other components upstairs or down stairs to get the best setup in both areas.
Do I buy another MC252 and bridge them or biamp them? Is the MC501 investment worth the upgrade assuming the addition of B&W 800D's later? How much are the MC501's worth in good shape?
I have a lot to consider because I am also thinking about upgrading preamps also (interested in a tube pre C2300 or 2500 based on past experience w/ a Vincent MK236) but mainly listen to SACD's in one area and a combination of vinyl and SACD's the other. (BTW, I also have an NAD M51 DAC that I really like upstairs with the C40)
I also have a medium size room (large for a house) with a C40 and MC300 on Polk Rti A9's that are just a place holder until I can find the real speakers that I want (Thinking B&W 800 series).
I like to listen to my music very loud and like to "feel" the music but the MC300 is not cutting it with either set of speakers.
I have an opportunity to get a set of MC501's and would really like to see what the suggestions would be for a set of speakers that would pair well with them also considering I can move any of the other components upstairs or down stairs to get the best setup in both areas.
Do I buy another MC252 and bridge them or biamp them? Is the MC501 investment worth the upgrade assuming the addition of B&W 800D's later? How much are the MC501's worth in good shape?
I have a lot to consider because I am also thinking about upgrading preamps also (interested in a tube pre C2300 or 2500 based on past experience w/ a Vincent MK236) but mainly listen to SACD's in one area and a combination of vinyl and SACD's the other. (BTW, I also have an NAD M51 DAC that I really like upstairs with the C40)
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gene3xThe Paradigm Signature S8's drop to around 3ohms betwwen 60hz and 200hz where most grunt is needed. https://www.soundstage.com/measurements/paradigm_signature_s8/impedance.gif Consider the right amps for this, ones that can deliver current, which means amps that can come "close" to doubling wattage for each halving of impedance load. EG: The 8ohm wattage 100w The 4ohm wattage 200w The 2ohm wattage 400w Cheers George |
Thanks George. I just pulled the trigger on the 501's so that should do the trick! tlong1958 if I could find a set of 4367's for less than $10K I would probably do it. My only concern is footprint. I am pretty cramped along the back wall of my listening room. Maybe if they had stands that got them above 36" and angled it would work perfectly. I am certain with the MC501's that would be exactly what I am looking for. |
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