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.
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 |
The Falcon IMF-100 can be had for under 2 grand. It is sold factory direct in kit or factory built. It is a Transmission-Line and goes down to 40hz. It is an outstanding speaker! https://www.falconacoustics.co.uk/imf-100-completeathome-loudspeaker-system.html |
IMHO, this is correct @lucky_doggg7 . I heard the Micro Utopia BE in a friend's well thought-out system and it was stunning in it's presentation of a fully fleshed-out soundstage. In his room, it was one of the best soundstage presentations, both side to side, and front to back, that I've ever heard. |
Thank you, @lucky_doggg7 @reubent, for bringing Focal (JMLab) Mini / Micro Utopia to my attention. I do not mind going up scale to standmount speaker like Mini Utopia at all as long as they fit the bill. The transmission line design of Falcon IMF-100 as suggested by @donvito seems also promising too. Interestingly, I was looking at another similar design speaker PMC Twenty5 22i the other day,. The new one is over my budget but a used one might come up. I also came across Bryston Mini T standmount speakers yesterday. Anyone had experience with it? |
