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Full circle and thinking about speakers

This all started a couple of months ago by buying a pair of old B&W DM305 speakers and i'm completely new to all of this..
Then a  Rogue Cronus, Nottingham TT w/ a Lyra Cart. Waiting for an EAR phono stage to arrive Monday.
On the digital side - a Pro-ject streamer and Schitt DAC (place holder but it all sounds very decent).
So now I'm back to the speakers, cables and interconnects. I would like something at a level with the other gear - not that the B&W's are bad, they just aren't great.
What I like about the B&W's: clear detailed and focused.
What I don't like: At times the highs are glaringly high and when I expect there to be gobs of bass, there just isn't any to speak of. Jazz trios and quartets sound pretty awesome.  Rock not as good.
Condo life, which means my listening level is on the low side. Wall moving bass is probably not what I am looking for.
Listening space: The room is 14' x 25' and I haven't settled on which direction to arrange speakers. Currently they are projecting across the 14' width. That may very well change.
Any recommendations of where to start the search are highly welcomed. Speaker types, specs etc...as I know very little.
Let's say under 2K and used is fine if it gets me to a higher level.
Thanks  all
smaarch1
chorus
976 posts
 
If you are near a move I would postpone any purchase.

Room differences. 

$2k used can get you some great sound.

Good Luck!
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 
Larry the 305's are ported on the back about midway up. the 302's are bookshelf and the top portion looks identical but without the lower port
How much of a difference the port makes? I don't know.
The 305's can also be bi-wired, which they currently are.
Chorus - no not moving - just jokingcoachpoconner - great, thanks - more to consider
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asvjerry
4,632 posts
 
@smaarch1....Since you mentioned the thought....

Try the short 14' wall first....all it requires is the time and effort.
A small sub might do the trick in the meanwhile while you consider your next move, gear or locale-wise.  A small unit ought to keep the neighbors at bay but allow you to make the B&Ws' livable yet....

Go take you ears on a tour for the next speaker pair if you opt to stay condo'd....Another space opens a whole new can of acoustics to fend with...and a whole new set of bills with new numbers to pay....and pay...and etc. ;)

And then there's the gear for a new space, which starts the whole thing all over again....don't let enthusiasm cause crazie...*G*

".... when you hear the full capabilities of the Bose Wave Radio."
Oh, come on, MC....no need to get rude...jez....:(


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russ69
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"...Maggies do a lot of things right. But anybody who says they do dynamics has never really heard a speaker that truly does do dynamics well..."

I generally agree but he did say he had 20s. With some big amps, those panels can pound pretty well. The panel is large enough to push decent air.    
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ozzy62
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@russ69 I guess our definition of dynamics is somewhat different. Playing loud and pressurizing the room isn’t all of it. I’ve heard lots of speakers, including Maggies, do that. I’m talking about whip crack transients like snare drums and trombone blasts that can startle. Effortless sound that isn’t even trying hard.
And I’m sure you’re right, the 20s with big power will probably do most of that. I don’t think those are in the OPs budget. I was talking about magnepans that common everyday folk would be listening to, lol.

Oz
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