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"Dazed and Confused" about upgrading current speakers

I currently have a pair of Golden Ear Technology model 7's. I don't have any particular or serious gripes about their sound quality. However, I think I could do better in overall sound  quality, especially highs and midrange detail and clarity. I know and have read they are noted for their low distortion.

The following speakers may not be upgrades but I have given them consideration:  Ohm Walsh Tall;  Neat Iota and Iota Plus;  and the Larsen 4.2 .

The Larson and the Neat seem overpriced, but their size and profile are attractive  In addition. the very new  Magnepan LRS..... and Magneplanar ..7.   I realize that none of the above may provide a major and noticeable upgrade in sound. I am not as mobile as I used to be and so can't go county wide speaker shopping..

The last go-around of looking, I considered the Revel F-206 and the PSB Imagine T-2, but not many come up for sale, especially the PSB T-2.  The Revel  F-206 I have somewhat lost interest because of their size. 

My electronics are definitely worthy of any of the above speakers and then some   The amp is a BAT VK-200  (100RMS)   Conrad Johnson PV-14L SE; preamp line stage;. Ayre CX7e mp CD player The separates could be replaced by a integrated amp, but that is not in the works at this time

Advice and recommendations welcome

Thank you,

S.J.

   


sunnyjim
cherbib
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i'm using Ohm 5000's in a small room.  i went this route for the adjustability and flexibility for future use.  also, i've got 300w mono's driving them, so again, beyond what you are talking about.  none the less, after they broke in, i could not be happier.  they are just great and virtually invisible.  that's saying a lot for these monsters.  i would give any Ohm a try.....their trial period is hard to beat.
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willmacc
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Selah or Salk for speakers. If changing pre, the new Schiit models are out. 
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 

Thanks to all who have responded

To Mr. decibel1

The CJ  PV-14L SE  is a line stage.  Therefore, can you explain what a passive pre-amp brings to the table and possibly improves the sound?? (especially an inexpensive one) Remember, I also have a CD player and turntable to plug in.

Also, I need a remote. The CJ's  remote is excellent because it is smoothly calibrated at 0.5 steps. It also has an excellent balance control. Unfortunately, the plastic case is cheap.


To elliotnew.... The room is size is 12X15 with almost 9 ft ceilings It opens into a dining/kitchen space of approx. 12X22 The two spaces are separated by 70 inch wide coach. There is an area rug in front of the couch and a recliner,  and three book shelves. There are two small area rugs attached to the sidewalls and also back of the speakers and 2 wall maps of no acoustical consequence.


S.J. 

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