Speakers under $50k that rival $200k+ speakers?

@keithr

High end vs. SOTA is an argument but you can have great performance and it not have to cost a fortune. I have two Benchmark AHB2 amps arranged in a vertical bi-amp configuration on my Maggies (200watts per speaker at 4ohms). They are stable down to 2 ohms and can drive them louder than I care to listen effortlessly. They are crystal clear and have almost no THD, are quieter than most pre-amps, and have an incredible dynamic range approaching 128db as measured by Stereophile. They are new at $3k and you’ll rarely fine one used because people love them.

Thanks,
Steve

So. What did you think of the DD 6700 auggessyion

jtgofish258 posts

The Yamaha NS 5000s are probably as good as anything regardless of price.Certainly in terms of sounding real and natural.Other far more expensive speakers might sound more impressive and more "hi 

fi" but I doubt they are better.

Heard the NS5000 today at a show and I have to say I 100% agree. These speakers sounded simply incredible. So live and real sounding with one of the biggest widest soundstages I've ever heard. All this from bookshelves... wow.

I REALLY need to get my butt to an audio show. I would love to hear some mega dollar speakers. 

Large JBLs (Everest DD6700) or the Grandinote Mach 9 as mentioned by Orenstein. Would also take the Rockports but the Grandinotes sound so natural and open and free. Their crossoverless design seems to "let the note go" like horns done well can approach, without the tweaking and downsides. Would love to hear the Martion Orgons too; I think they are around $50K.