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New Speakers for $2000

Hello, new to the forums and wanted to ask your guys' advice for my next step up. My system right now is Lossless Files -> Benchmark DAC1 USB -> Cambridge Audio 650A -> Jamo 707 (Speakers from the early 90s I think).

I have about $2000 maybe up to $2200 MAX to spend on speakers. My sound preferences as you can tell from my set up is fairly neutral.

I went to the local hi-fi shop recent and listened to MartinLogan Electromotion. I found that they both lack bass extension which wouldn't really be a problem but also that they have a really lax midrange (too lazy for metal).

My wants in order of preference are:
-Resolution
-Neurality
-Imaging
-Sound stage width
-Good highs
-Not so slow mids that it'd make listening to heavier music unenjoyable
-A decent amount of bass or even slightly weak on punch is fine

Any recommendations are welcome and thanks in advance.
ninjasquirt
dayglow
1,900 posts
 
Revel F12 new $1500? With the $700 left over sell your Cambridge and get a new Bada Purer 3.3se. This will give you power/current-dynamics and bass extension needed for hard rock/metal.
manoterror
216 posts
 
I second the Mirage OMD-15s. I had them before the OMD-28s, and they are excellent speakers. Add subs and you are rockin. :-)

Mot
goblue711
30 posts
 
Used Energy Veritas 2.3i or 2.4i fit your discription. You may have enough left for a more powerful and highly regarded integrated from Anthem, Yamaha or even Musical Fidelity.
bradluke0
163 posts
 
Hi all ! I think from now on the first thing I will ask folks who ask for speaker recommendations is the following question ... Do you want a typical mostly laid back " hi fi " sound or do you want immediate , live and very dynamic ? I presently own Thiels , Magnepans and Tektons . The first two are " hi fi " sound , the last one will have you rolling on the floor with their dynamics and live sound . The Tektons were put in the system and have never been taken out .
loftarasa
171 posts
 
Hey Ninjasquirt. You described your sonic tastes pretty well - the first thought that came into my head was something with a ribbon tweeter and Scanspeak drivers. Not many of those around from the traditional commercial manufacturers, but there are some smaller speaker makers out there that do them.

Otherwise, I think you might like the Focal 826W or 836W - these really hit all your requirements and would be worth an audition.

Do consider used items, too, to save some money and open up your options.
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