Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used

What speaker under $10k used can rock hard but also bring out the best in jazz voice? I love the sound of planars for voice, but I sometimes I really want to shake the walls and bring out the best in a power chord. Opinions?

gene_nj09-26-2010 1:56pm

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shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,477 posts 09-26-2010 at 06:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dynaudios are a great choice (above). Also look at ATC or PMC - ATC 50's or 100's (if you really want to shake the walls yet still have a great panel like midrange clarity for vocals) ATC are installed in Ronnie Scott's jazz club yet rockers like AC/DC like them too. Finesse with ability play extremely loud/dynamic.
norton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 83 posts 09-26-2010 at 07:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Personally, I own the Dyn's and they are awesome speakers, but, IMO, they DON"T do rock very well. And they are super critical so most inferior hard rock/metal recordings sound like schitt.
jburidan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 09-26-2010 at 07:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Infinity Prelude MTS
james63 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 534 posts 09-26-2010 at 08:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sophia 2 are pretty cheap used. They have good vocals and strong bass. The drivers lack ultimate integration and resolution. But at their current used prices they are a very good deal. The big dynamics will be good for rock music.
pep21 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 59 posts 09-26-2010 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When I read the title, the first speaker that came to mind was the Prelude, even before opening the thread. I would second the Prelude.

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