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?
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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Ditto - Fritz Loudspeakers could suit. Well built, good bass extension, reasonably priced, very spacious.
I also like the BBC heritage loudspeakers, especially those from Graham Audio. Derek Hughes is a very accomplished designer/engineer. |
If you can find a pair of LSA 1s they will make you very happy. Properly set up they will deliver just what you are looking for - at a bargain price. Look for reviews on-line. The original LSA 1s sold for $1100/pair but occasionally come up for sale here on Audigon for less than half of that. Totem Dreamcatchers are also a good choice. |
I have one other suggestion, I have a very slightly used pair of Neat SX3i’s that are going up for sale very soon. They are flawless, have about 400 hours on them and never driven hard, always through my CJ CA150. They are in white and will go down to about 25hz as they are an isobaric design (two woofers back loaded). I am willing to sell them for $1,800 including shipping, I have all the original double boxes. Here is the link to them as the dealer I bought them from told me his customers were very sad they are discontinued. They are the best I have heard for that money. Anyhow, here is the link: the only reason I am selling is my Salk SS6M’ finally arrived.
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