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12' x 14' room; $10k budget for speakers; help

Associated equipment:
ARC amp & preamp; VPI table W/Soundsmith; Cary SACD; Magnum Dynalab tuner; Nordost cables; Silverline Sonatina II speakers

Performance preferences:
Non fatiguing; able to handle the dynamics of classical orchestra; articulate (it would be great to understand what Ricky Lee Jones is singing); bass to 40Hz

Listening preferences:
I grew up in New Orleans in the 50's; went to college in the 60's; worked for the opera in the 70's; & have worked in a modern jazz club since the 80's
I listen to old R&B; psychedelic rock; modern jazz; some classical & Broadway.

The system is setup in a smallish room (12w x 14l x 10h) dedicated to 2 channel stereo. The speaker need to be on the 12' wall.
There are only two local high end dealers so there are few speakers to audition. I travel some & am willing to audition away from home.

Your input is greatly appreciated.
maxh
maxh OP
52 posts
 
My room is not in danger of the bass overloading. The room is the second room in a double parlor separated by 8'h x 10'w pass through.

I don't need to spend $10k; that would be my absolute limit. I would like to spend less.

My local guys handle Martin Logan, PSB, Harbeth, Magnepan.

I'm really sorry I missed the show in Denver. I'll be in the DC are in January & hope to hear the NOLA Contender & Joseph Audio Pulsars.

Thanks for all the recomendations.
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Lipinski L707's
svrtim
7 posts
 
I have a similar sized room and had the same dilema you are facing. I purchased the new $3,500 PSB T2's and have been thrilled with the results. I have owned several other speakers in the $4,000-$7,500 range and this is by far the best I have had in my system.
maxh OP
52 posts
 
I'll set up a audition of the PSB T2s ASAP.
Thanks for the directive.
clio09
3,355 posts
 
If you will be in the DC area try to visit Deja Vu Audio in McLean, VA. Vu has a nice selection of equipment and speakers including Audio Note. Great shop to hang out and listen.
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