Warm Rich Lush Speakers...Recommendations?


Looking for recommendations that would fit this description. In the $4k to $8k range. Thanks.
jaxwired
Hi Tom
It's Octadyn (George). Sonus Faber's Cremora auditor 'M' But I think you know my FIRST recommendation. Dyn C1 MKII. If not check out the original C1's. The MKII's are a little clearer than the originals but they play very well at lower volumes. Much easier to set up and position and they are not 'in your face' like the S25's.

As others have said consider the amp. Also consider copper cables over silver.

Most important demo them yourself. Funny because the S25's are based on the Evidence Master drivers where the Confidence is based on the Temptation drivers BUT the C1 cost more. Go figure:)
Dali MS or Helicon, BUT they are not as far to the warm, rich side as to sound thick and colored, which your post seems to be asking for.

The Dalis are a little to the warm side with rich harmonics and textures. They are musical and easy on the ear. No harshness or brightness with decent (don't have to be the best) electronics.

In the most recent TAS they are called speakers to "marry" for life. That may be a little strong, but you get the idea.
I could not recommend my Cambridge Audio S30 more. I encourage you to try them. They have simply blown me away. I know that Cambridge is not currently known for their loudspeakers, but if you like a natural, warm, engaging sound, I highly recommend them. Further, they are a mere $219 at Audio Advisor. I know it sounds hard to believe, but the S30 is the best sub-$1,000 speaker I have heard.
Dun C1 are great, but not warm and lush. They are more on the bold and dynamic side, and can sound harsh without proper care with setup and enough space.

For a warmer palette, look into Aerial speakers.