Speakers for a Large Room (20’x37’)
Open concept listening space with speakers on one short wall and kitchen at the other end. Furniture about fifteen feet from speakers. I assume I'll need large speakers and am considering Klipsch Cornwalls as well as Tannoy Ardens, but open to suggestions. I also assume standmounts are too small for the space. I should mention I mostly listen at low to moderate sound levels, occasionally cranking it if the wife is out. Thanks for any input.
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Now, stop mucking about. These will blend you into the wall paint, affect your blood circulation and rearrange you on a molecular level. Oh, and they reproduce music very cleanly.
ATC SCM110ASL Pro Dual 9" Powered 3-way Studio Monitor
ATC 1" dual-suspension S-Spec tweeter
ATC 3" Super Dome midrange driver
Twin SL Spec 9" bass drivers
Onboard ATC grounded-source 350W Tri-amp pack
Maximum continuous SPL (1 meter): 115dB
Amplifier output: LF 200W, MF 100W, HF 50W
Weight: 160.6 pounds |
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. As @tomic601 says, I just need to get out there and listen. At least now I have a manageable set to evaluate. |
AT is a legacy and kef dealer so would know best but the blade is rated at 117 max spl. Klipsch highs were always too splashy for me and they seem to be a love em or leave em brand. There's a pair of meridian dsp 8000's on auction right now that will get it done and sound great while being fully active. |
I like the blades as well. 91db efficiency but for a large space I like that it sounds good over the entire listening area. Many of the speakers mentioned have a small sweet spot, but the blades sound good over a much larger area I own klipsch speakers, but i only find them suitable for home theater. While the RF7 3’s are not the most expensive speakers Klipsch sell, I can tell you they are some of the worst sounding speakers (for music) that I have ever heard. Even matched with high end equipment in a great room there was nothing I could do to make them sound good. It’s not just about how loud a speaker will go, it’s also about how good it sounds. Two thumbs down to klipsch A lot of ppl here are only mentioning high spl/ high sensitivity speakers. If thats all that mattered i could easily recommend a cheap pair of horn speakers that will rock your socks off. However, SOUND QUALITY MATTERS. not just how loud it is or how easy it is to drive |
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