Help with Shortlist of Speakers! (SF vs Devore vs Others?)
You should checkout the Spendor 9.2. I've never owned a Spendor that I didn't enjoy! D-Line loudspeakers – Spendor (spendoraudio.com) https://dougbradyhifi.com/products/spendor-d9-2-loudspeakers |
There is no one set of speakers that does it all. Wilson and Magico owners don't accept this premise. They need to expand their minds and see the different paradigms. As a Devore O/93 owner (and a happy one), I still accept the strengths and weaknesses. The O/96's are more fun, but not quite as neutral. Neutral is boring imho. But you are spot-on, the Devores are not kings of depth or imaging. The O/96's have magic. The O/93's have less. Your room could likely do will with O/96's. Use the long wall. With my O/93's, I get a wide soundstage. There is a very slight paper-ness to the sound. I like it a lot. If that sounds contradictory then you simply have not had enough time to let the realities of home sound reproduction fully sink in. |
For what you describe, I would look at: Vandersteen - Treo, Treo CT, Quatro depending on your budget. These will deliver the exact sound you are looking for and pair well with mainstream electronics though they do like a little power. Spendor D7.2 or D9.2 or the Classic line- also on the warm side. These are very nice, albeit simple looking speakers. I was very impressed when I heard the D7.2s. They deliver a big sound for a relatively little box. Harbeth - not sure on exact models as I am not a dealer. I just had a pair of 40.2 anniversary editions here and they are exactly what you are describing. The beauty of Harbeth is brilliant low level performance and they have incredible time alignment. It sounds almost like a single driver speakers. I am a dealer but I don't carry any of these three lines and have no affiliation. Good luck |
Do a dual Seas Magnesium W22 (not the Graphene, as they are 2X's the price of the EX001) add a SEas Cresendo all Mundorf SESGO caps. wayyy less than your 15G cap. Best bang for your buck xover is gonna be very close as the Crescendo only goes down to 2khz. W22 to ,,not sure, be right back............. yep 2k. gonna be that critical 2khz, cruch time xrossing Just got my Crescendo in today, its a **beast of a tweet*** https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/approx-8-woofers/seas-excel-w22ex-001-e0022-8-magnesium-cone-w... aint no speaker gonna touch the things these guys will do. |
Would help to know what speakers you’re using now. I’d probably avoid most tower speakers in your situation as the drivers may not have the time to integrate before the sound reaches your ears. I’d look at a good monitor like the Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 or similar from the likes of ProAc, Sonus Faber, Dynaudio, Usher, Spendor, and Harbeth among others. I wouldn’t recommend Audio Physic as I don’t think they’ll give you any of the warmth you’re looking for IMHO. Hope this helps, and best of luck in your search. |
