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Speaker upgrade

Good morning all, hope everyone is well.

My planned HIFI change for 2023 is a change in loudspeakers. My top contenders are JBL L100, Klipsch Forte IV or Corwall IV’s, another couple I am very interested in are the Volit Razz, and possibly the Paradigm F80.

System consists of Rogue RP-1, Rogue Atlas Mag III, Line Magnetic CD-24, MOFI Master deck and Master tracker.

Room is an untreated living room 15x15, hardwood with thick throw rug and lightly furnished.

I have listened to the Klipsch and the Paradigm, enjoyed them both. They are different animals as one would imagine.

I listen to mostly Jazz, Rock and "American Roots" (not modern country).

Thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

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wsrrsw
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If you like Cornwall‘s then you might ought tah try Tandberg’s, aka Tanny’s. 

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jeffseight
574 posts
 

Where are you located?

I am always amazed that people seeking help do not think to mention where they live.

Someone on this forum could be next door to you and own the exact speaker you want to hear. 

My Takes-

Budget $3-4k

Age 28

Marital Status Single

State  Kentucky

Any right?

I agree you have to do more listening. Lotta more stuff out there.

Patience will be rewarded. 

 

johnah5
231 posts
 

Hi I have had Klipsch Heresy IV's and Forte IV's.  I didn't have the courage to buy and carry Cornwall's into my small place. 

I didn't know what I was hearing until I head NSMT 100's.  The difference between a horn and a silk dome covered tweeter was large.  So before you buy more horns I would suggest hearing non horns then it may help you pick.  I did like the sound of the Forte's over the Heresy's.

Best

jh

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curiousjim
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 My first choice would be the Cornwall’s, JBL makes some great speakers as well. but You might want to look beyond the L100’s

prndlus
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JBL L100T’s are on my wish list - ’T’ for titanium-domed tweeters, I believe.

They were highly recommended by a friend who was specific about the ’T’s being the most desirable of the variants.

I took a chance on two other recommendations of his and his advice was accurate.

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