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Best speakers out there for Midrange and Highs

Hello Everyone!

I would like some advise about what are some of the better speakers out there for a 2 channel system - with use of subwoofers.

I currently use a pair of significantly large - full range speakers (Revel Salon2), that go down below 20hz. Even though my speakers go down so low, I still desired more air movement / sound pressure in the room - to make the sound as palatable as possible.

I found that combining the Salon2 with an external active crossover (JL Audio CR-1) and 2 Subs (JL Audio F113s) sounds excellent. Soundstage is close to like being at a concert, and surprisingly to me, was that imaging has not been lost. Furthermore, adjusting the phases on the subwoofers basically made the speakers and subs act like a singularity and helped the system sound even more exciting. I cross over at 90hz with a 24Db decay.

However, can’t help thinking about the obvious - that I am waisting all that available bass capability on the Salon2s. So I was wondering what speakers out there could be even more appropriate for my configuration. These speakers need not go down so low - Down to 55HZ would be more than enough. On the other hand, Salon2s also have a very strong midrange and highs, so I would like the new speaker to be either:

1) Better in the mids and highs (whether same price as the Salon2 or possibly more expensive), or
2) As good in the mids and highs as the Salon2s but less expense

Very much appreciate your recommendations.

Thank you in advance!

jmarshak
jmarshak OP
157 posts
 
HI @newtoncr,

Very interesting. Thanks for the reassurance (and picking up on the ’singularity’ reference:) )

I can only imagine how your system must sound ! - No doubt, the word ’upgrade’ must take on a new dimension for you :) Certainly, if you can use Subs with Blades (there was also a reminder that Subs are sometimes even used with Alexandrias!), I can stomach using Subs with Salan2 (even cross over at 90hz :) ).

Again, I really like the midrange and highs on the Salon2. They are wonderful, I was just not sure If I’ve ’over built’ with the bass. But i must say, I am a bit calmer about it based on some of the responses in this thread...

Still, all the Electrostatics-phile comments got me thinking :)

jmarshak OP
157 posts
 
@bassdude  I got the Harbeth on the list! thanks

@mountainsong  Piega coax 711, got it. Thanks :)

@soix -  This DSpeaker its a DAC.  What do I do with my pride and joy DAC and Preamp?  I am not sure how much more my already treated room needs correcting  I am wondering the pros and cons of investing time and money into this thing 'temporarily'. 
bobheinatz
730 posts
 
headphonedreams
529 posts
 
Since you have Raidho on your list you could also check out Borresen 01 from the old Raidho designer. A bit more expensive but they are working on a cheaper model. Or get the 03 model that is for sale now on Agon. I have heard the 05 and they were fantastic but for a price.

Also MBL 120 are really good but must work in your room.

soix
10,367 posts
 
@jmarshak — Yes the Anti-Mode 2.0 is also a DAC and preamp, but you need not use those functions. It also does room correction and sub integration, which is where it may have significant value for you. Like I said, for a relatively modest investment of $575 you can try it and if it doesn’t work out sell it for likely no loss, so what do you have to lose? My bet is you won’t sell it and you’ll no longer be asking about replacing your excellent Salons with monitors. Read the reviews at Absolute Sound and Stereophile. 


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