I wouldn't discount the KEF LS50 Meta. Paired with 1 or 2 subs will create what you are looking for. Alone they won't go low enough; at least not for my tastes.
Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage
Recently I am on a quest to find a pair of bookshelf speakers under $2k that will render 3D soundstage. The soundstage does not need to be much wider than the speakers that are approximately 7-8 ft apart but, within the soundstage, I am particularly looking for the decent depth, focus image and pinpoint instrument/vocal separation. The other sound trait I am particularly looking for is the nimble, agile bass that could go down to around 45 Hz -3dB. The pairing amplification is going to be Parasound A23. If you have experienced / auditioned that, please let me know.
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DeKay, yes, I remember you had made such a comment. If you look at my posting one more time, Evo sitting on the current wide end table has already throws good SS. I just desire more bass and dynamics. Nevertheless, It is no harm to try and I am more likely to try this time. Maybe the smaller top plate will help achieve even more / better SS. On the flip side, I just do not feel easy to have my possession sit on small footage and fell incidentally. But I will apply blue tac to better secure it. Thank you for the reminder again. |
Yes, I use BT (little pea sized balls squished down) and it really holds. I remembered the name of the "cheap" stands (Atacama) and it looks like they are not so inexpensive. Thought they were because a local shop sold me a pair of demos for $80, or so. There was a good thread on speakers stands maybe 6 months ago. I listened to a little pair of Sonus Faber's ($1200 I think) last month. Liked the sound, but they would require a sub in our living room. Didn't like the leather wrap or the contrasting metal trim around the drivers, so still looking.
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I haven't heard any true bookshelf speakers that could do a 3D soundstage. As for any that go down to 45 Hz (-3dB), well, that's another huge ask for under $2k. Your best bet might be to check the overachieving Q Acoustics 3030i (46Hz (-3dB). https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/q-acoustics-3030i.html
To really get that disappearing speaker 3D effect you should take a look at something like the Q Acoustics Concept 300s. Bear in mind that they only go down to 55Hz and they're over $2k, but with their advanced cabinets they should be a clear improvement over the 3030is.
In fact the only speakers I can think of that might truly fit the bill would be the Wharfedale Elysian 2s (35Hz) but they cost $7k and you would need a pretty large bookshelf. https://www.wharfedale.co.uk/elysian-2/
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