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Speakers for string Quartets

Hi, I know already this is not a great question to ask, but…I’m looking for speakers that will only be used for string quartets.  Looking for something that will give me some of he sound of the body of the violin, not just strings. Looking for transparency with great tone, but don’t care too much about bass.
I have a large room, but never listen above 80db

current amps are Pass xa25, first watt F8, Aric Audio Single ended kt88, PS Audio m700.

just looking to really hear the violins, cellos. 
hHopefully the narrow range of music can reduce the list of prospects.

thanks

 

caglioti
mboldda1's avatar
mboldda1
575 posts
 

Try Italian speakers.

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roxy54
8,019 posts
 

Spendor SP100.

secretguy
1,724 posts
 

As almost always is the case, the answer is Magnepan.

sandthemall
544 posts
 

I like big Tannoys for acoustic instruments. They will play anything well but brass and strings and voice sound really good with my Tannoys. 

mike_in_nc
1,157 posts
 

Couple of things: If you're interested in British BBC-heritage monitors, do read Robert E Greene's reviews at TAS online. He is a violinist and has reviewed many of those speakers. That could help you choose among them.

I don't disagree with @mahgister that acoustics of the room are important. That wasn't your question, but it does pay dividends.

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