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Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.

Hi. I’m presently unable to audition speakers at dealers other than trials as I must stay in a remote area. My problem with trials is that I have nothing to compare them to. Hopefully we can narrow the list down with your help. My listening room is lively and measures 18 x 36 yards yet my seats are half way down the rectangle. (On that subject I’ve wonder about moving the listening position to one end of the long wall firing across, or not?). I can also add room treatment. I’m not opposed to buying used unless I should be. I’d like to keep the price below $5K. Preferably $2,500-$3,500. I’m looking for a revealing, full range speaker. Naturally I don’t want want boomy, love air, large soundstage, and fast/ tight if possibly. I wonder if full range will be overwhelming in such a small space, yet I want to hear all of the music? I wish for a speaker that will stand on its own merits and be worthy of building a system around in the future if desired, if that’s possible at this price point. I listen to both TT and digital, mostly four man band. One of the most important attritubes I must avoid is ear fatigue as I am prone to migraine. So mellow yet revealing/ accurate and efficient? Crossover or not? Single point? Your help is very much needed and appreciated. Thank you!
ktm_300xcw
freediver
1,385 posts
 
Hi.I’m sorry but how big is your room?18 x36 yards is HUGE.Even 18’x36’ is a BIG room...If the room is small as you say with your amp make an offer of $3000.00 -$3250.00 on the gently used Harbeth M30.1’s for sale here..Trust me,if you have a small room and 30wpc.300B Push Pull it’s a match made in heaven..I drive mine with 40wpc.KT88PP..Check the reviews..They were Stereophile Class A (R.L.F.) & TAS Editors Choice $5000.00 -$10,000.00!!!
Don’t sweat the power,they love current & your amp has plenty as long as you don’t listen at HEAD BANGING levels...I could recommend other that are less expensive but if you can get a pair of M30.1’s for around $3250.00 they are IMO a bargin!If your willing to spend almost your entire budget on speakers(I say YES)the Anniversary M30.2's will last your lifetime without desire to change,no doubt in my mind!
As for acoustic treatment there is cheap that work but look like a recording studio & there is expensive that are freaking beautiful..Make sure to treat first reflection points & check for echo(walk around hands over head clapping,you’ll hear it..Good luck & if you go with the 30.1’s I would love to hear your thoughts after they settle in..
ktm_300xcw OP
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Thanks so much freediver. You aren’t the first to suggest this speaker, so you both have my attention.  I haven’t been able to get my head around 85db efficiency and 50Hz. I did catch the 6 ohm but I don’t have an understanding of how that will affect the above if in fact it does.  Would you please explain why the 30.1 will have enough bass as well as how they are efficient enough for my amplifier?  Will this speaker deliver a full sound with some headroom with the VAC?  I prefer not to get into a sub also. The TAS review spoke highly of the bass but he wasn’t using the equivalent of my amp.  Clearly there’s something I don’t understand.  BTW I like where your head is with your recommendation.  I would definitely love a world class speaker that can be affordable. Thanks.
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