Based on your liking the Beyer DTs, I suggest you start with Revel Performa3 or maybe Paradigm Prestige.
Also consider Elac Adante AS-61
Also consider Elac Adante AS-61
Speaker suggestion between $1000 and $2000 please........
I recently purchased a Nuprime IDA-8 (amp) due to the advice here and I am very pleased with it. Thank You!
I am interested in a pair of speakers to go with it.
I am currently using Def Tech D-9's and although a nice, punchy speaker they are just too veiled for me.
They sound like they have a low pass filter on from 7k up (to me anyway).
I am not opposed to used and adding a sub later on if needed.
I primarily use Tidal as my listening source, as well as Audirvana and CD's.
I listen to Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop for the most part.
As a general reference I really like the sound of my Beyer DT 1990 headphones and my KRK v4 series II Studio Monitors.
My main listening room is about 12 x 20.
These will be for music only (no theatre).
I was thinking of monitors but am not opposed to towers.
Speakers I have checked out on the internet (not auditioned) are Proac (used), Monitor Audio Gold (Possibly used although they seem to be on sale now), KEF LS50, Revel Performa 3.
Any input appreciated......Thanks!
I am interested in a pair of speakers to go with it.
I am currently using Def Tech D-9's and although a nice, punchy speaker they are just too veiled for me.
They sound like they have a low pass filter on from 7k up (to me anyway).
I am not opposed to used and adding a sub later on if needed.
I primarily use Tidal as my listening source, as well as Audirvana and CD's.
I listen to Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop for the most part.
As a general reference I really like the sound of my Beyer DT 1990 headphones and my KRK v4 series II Studio Monitors.
My main listening room is about 12 x 20.
These will be for music only (no theatre).
I was thinking of monitors but am not opposed to towers.
Speakers I have checked out on the internet (not auditioned) are Proac (used), Monitor Audio Gold (Possibly used although they seem to be on sale now), KEF LS50, Revel Performa 3.
Any input appreciated......Thanks!
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I listen to jazz, classical, rock, folk. Midrange is important to me and I have a listening room similar to yours in size. I've posted recently in this forum asking for a comparison between Dynaudio Evoke 10's and the Salk Wow1s. I was really amazed by the Dynaudios. Still, the direct-to-consumer draw was powerful, so I'm trying out the Salks. His line gets huge plaudits. Other direct speaker makers that seem to grab attention include Buchardt, Fritz, Zu, Omega, Ascend. One other speaker I've auditioned really impressed me -- the Totem Skys. There's a pair at Tmraudio for about $1200, down from $1900. Seems like a good deal. They allow a 14 day trial. There are many out there. The key for me was to audition as much as possible and also consider direct-to-consumer reviews. |
Buy these pre-owned.... Reference 3A MM de Capo BE Monitors http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0418/Reference_3A_MM_de_Capo_BE_Monitor_Review.htm https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/review-reference-3a-mm-de-capo-be-monitors.20786/ http://www.audioreview.com/product/speakers/bookshelf-speakers/reference-3a/mm-de-capo.html https://www.cnet.com/news/drool-worthy-reference-3a-mm-de-capo-be-speakers/ https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/reference-3a-de-capo-be |
Consider Silverline Prelude Plus right at $2K new. Great clarity and superb imaging. They are reasonably efficient and driven very well by a 20 wpc First Watt F7 amp. A pair of smallish SVS SB1000 subs is a nice addition to the Preludes (easily integrated). Call Walter at Underwood HiFi to see what sort of delivered pricing might be available. https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/silverline-audio |
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