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.
The best speakers for imaging and sound stage are the ones with the best driver integration and coherence- in other words both drivers blend together seamlessly in their crossover region and truly sound like a point source. Anything made by KEF would work well if you like their tonal balance. The option I prefer would be the Falcon Acoustics of MoFi LS3/5a monitors.
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@avanti1960, if the Falcon Q7 is anything like the Falcon LS3/5a; they should be very close. Then, I agree that speaker would be one to audition as well. Thing is, it does not have the bass requirement OP is looking for. Wanting 45 hz -3db is tricky. |
Spica TC 50. Recapped with polypropylene BiWired with Kimber BiFocalXL. I ran mine with AR, Parasound, PrimaLuna. Comments from friends: "Awesome!! Joe Pass is sitting RIGHT THERE!" "Man, your system is so PRECISE" - playing Warren Zevon "Who need concerts?" listening to Bohemian Rhapsody and Chesky 67 1812 |
Focal's original Mini and Micro Utopia are still stunning, even though they are not the current model. Here is the Mini, not quite bookshelf, but still a stand mount. The Micro has one less mid-bass driver, which is the bookshelf configuration I believe you are interested in.
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/revequip/jmlab_mini_utopia.htm |
