Looking for new 10-20k€ speakers (front, central, sub)
Hello everyone,
i just upgraded my system with a Lyngdorf MP-40 processor.
My set-up:
electronics; I have a Denon AVC-A1XV amplifier, Oppo UDP-205 as a source or Apple TV,
speakers: Monitor Audio Silver RS8, Center channel Monitor audio silver C350, woofer Apex AW12, Surround back Dali Alteco.
Because I added the Lyngdorf processor, I feel I have to renew my speakers (Front, Center, Sub) to give justice to the electronics I have.
I am very happy with my current sound even though I feel the Silver RS8 can have harsh Treble and lack of power to fill my room.
I have a dedicated Cinema/ Music room with the following dimensions , 3.44m width (rear wall), 5m Long et 2,40m High.
The speakers are separated by proxi 2,5 meters, and the listening position is about 3,5/4 meters from the front speakers. The speakers can not be very far away from the rear wall (max 40 cm) and one of the front is 10-15 cm close to the side wall. I intend to treat the room event after having run RoomPerfect calibration software.
I would like a relaxed, immersive and still detailed sound, with a very large sweet spot as I like to enjoy music and films with friends.
I listen to all kind of music (everyday) et watch a lot of movies in a HT configuration.
I have shortlisted a few speakers that could be of interest:
- TAD ME1 (my fear on this one is that if might be fatiguing and the other issue is that there is no central speaker)
- Fyne audio F1-8 (the down portes bass could be an advantage with my configuration, again no central speaker)
- KEF Ref 1 Meta with ref 2 meta (too lean?)
- Magico A1 (too analytical and hard to drive?, central channel too expensive)
- Dali Epicon 2 with the Epicon Vokal center
- Joseph audio pulsar (no central channel)
- Sonus Fabier Olympica nova 2 with corresponding central speaker.
I intend to add 2 boundary woofers BW3 from Lyngdorf to compensate the fact that these speakers a standmounted,
I would like any feedback / advice as to which speakers could meet my expectations? Thank you in advance for your help.
Take care.
Boris
While I understand your criticism of the MA Silver, they were still a great bargain and low level listening speaker. The platinum line however is amazing. You should not immediately try to jump brands. I like Magico but they do a great job of throwing a wide sound stage, which also means they don't like near side walls. Same for Revel. |
@borislejan , can you post pics of your room? Do you have your current speakers set up to Dolby specs at the recommended angles and have you treated your room with bass traps and acoustic treatments? |
@maxwave @erik_squires : thank you for your messages and you are right I do not have to change brand. However, the platinum, I think, are quite large (width) and will have difficulty fitting in the space available. @kota1 thanks as well, I do not know about the Dolby specs, I tied them a little bit toward the listening position. I have not treated the room yet, but intend to. I can attach a photo , but can you please tell me how to drop it in the body of the text?
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