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Replacing everything - Speaker Recommendation Request - Under $3,000. With music....

Hi all:

I'm in the process of replacing my current system (Jolida 1501, Onix Rocket RS750), starting with speakers.  I play FLAC or GPM through my PC to a DAC.  

Looking for something that isn't real bright, under $3,000 and would be good with a mix of music including, but not limited to:

Portishead, Yes, Pantera, 2Pac, the Beatles, Al Di Meola, SRV, Pink Floyd, Tool, Kate Bush, etc.  And lots of progressive rock....  :-) 

Only weird issue:  my desk faces the speakers. I have 2 large PC monitors on the desk.  Because of the placement, I can only really hear the speaker on the right (because there's a monitor that blocks the left speaker).  Wondering if there's a speaker that would help with this "spatial?" issue?  

Thank you all!


soundchasr
freediver
1,238 posts
 
Move the speakers behind you...Honestly until you sort out the placement issue nothing is going to sound good,well headphones aren't a bad solution...
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
Thanks for the headphones suggestion.  I may consider that in the future but for now I'd like to do speakers.  
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
Putting the speakers behind is a good suggestion.  Also, thinking of putting a chair in front of the desk when I just want to listen (and not work).  

Based on the above and other research my list is shaping up (and growing):  

Vandersteen Model 2Ce Signature III

Spatial M4 Turbo S

WHARFEDALE - EVO 4.4

Magnepan .7s.

Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters

Spatial’s Audio M-5’s

Ohm Walsh Tall 1000

Focal Aria 936

What is really a bummer is that I can't demo any of these......  Anyone have strong feelings against any of these that I can remove (keeping in mind my musical taste and ignoring the computer monitor issue - I'll figure that out).

Thanks all again!


mlsstl
1,449 posts
 
I've had a set of Ohm 1000s for a couple of years now. I really enjoy them.
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
I heard some Mag 1.7s today.  I liked the "openness".  However, they are huge.  Because I liked those I'm thinking I'll like the Spatial speakers.

Since demo-ing is so hard I think I'm just going to pick 3 to buy online and then return 2.  Thinking of Spatial M5, Ohm and not sure about the 3rd.  


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