Some help.
Room is ‘14 by 16’ and unfortunately, one side wall and the rear wall lots of windows. Wall behind speakers is solid and one side wall also solid. Ceiling is high 12’
Listening position should be up to 10’ max. Speakers can go 12” to say, 3’ away from back wall and up to 11’ apart.
Budget for main speakers is around 4k. (if I decide on those Clair Audience’s —understand they released V4 version of the 1+1-a sub is a must. I may need one regardless so I figure a grand or a bit more.
The amplifier is a Krell KST 100 (135 watts and high current) I bought it new back around ‘92 and had it refurbished to spec by Krell two years ago. A great amp.
As noted I prefer a closer to neutral sounding speaker. Given the room, brightness which I dislike could be an issue. Also no bass exaggeration. I will go to a sub if needed. Accuracy very important.
Especially vocals and instrument timbres.
I picked a few contenders based on reviews and YT videos. Hard to go around auditioning these days. Help here important because of real world experience from aficionados.
Still intrigued by my “wild card” Clair Audience plus a sub..I listen to a lot of rock…They are controversial but appear to offer a lot of characteristics i like.
The Dynaudios also sound interesting. The Revels another. I have been listening to the old M20’s for decades. (They are going into another room).
Room is ‘14 by 16’ and unfortunately, one side wall and the rear wall lots of windows. Wall behind speakers is solid and one side wall also solid. Ceiling is high 12’
Listening position should be up to 10’ max. Speakers can go 12” to say, 3’ away from back wall and up to 11’ apart.
Budget for main speakers is around 4k. (if I decide on those Clair Audience’s —understand they released V4 version of the 1+1-a sub is a must. I may need one regardless so I figure a grand or a bit more.
The amplifier is a Krell KST 100 (135 watts and high current) I bought it new back around ‘92 and had it refurbished to spec by Krell two years ago. A great amp.
As noted I prefer a closer to neutral sounding speaker. Given the room, brightness which I dislike could be an issue. Also no bass exaggeration. I will go to a sub if needed. Accuracy very important.
Especially vocals and instrument timbres.
I picked a few contenders based on reviews and YT videos. Hard to go around auditioning these days. Help here important because of real world experience from aficionados.
Still intrigued by my “wild card” Clair Audience plus a sub..I listen to a lot of rock…They are controversial but appear to offer a lot of characteristics i like.
The Dynaudios also sound interesting. The Revels another. I have been listening to the old M20’s for decades. (They are going into another room).