Help with a system for a guy into electronic music

Regarding high efficiency speakers, although it dates back three years, and addresses a wide range of price points, you may find this three-page thread to be well worth reading.

Regarding auditions, keep in mind that manufacturers who sell direct may be able to put you in contact with an owner in your area who would be willing to provide a demo. That may be particularly relevant because you are in a major metropolitan area. Also, some of them provide return privileges, although that can generally be expected to be minus two-way shipping costs and some restocking fee.

Good luck in your search. Regards,
-- Al

Pretty sure it has been mentioned above, but with subwoofers intergration with your mains can be difficult. This is more tricky in some set-ups than others (planars + subs, for example). But the trick is to get a seamless handoff to the sub. Just like between the drivers of mains, the handoff is an area that requires great skill. Only with subs, you are getting drivers not chosen by the designers of your mains in most cases. So search out subs that can integrate nicely. The RELs have a good reputation for this using their speaker-level inputs. And there are a number of subs with DSP capabilities, that might be great choices. Or there are outboard DSP devices (either full-range or designed for subs only) that can also help with the handoff (and mitigate things like room effects to boot).

You are getting a lot of great advice here. You should feel lucky to have Al and Duke (Audiokinesis) on the job.

I'm into the electronica scene here in San Francisco and we have clubs here with amazing sound systems: Check out the system at the club Monarch for an example. My point is I know how electronica sounds on these world class systems. I have Zu Definitions and have also had Tekton Pendragons. They both do electronica very well. I think going with High Efficency speakers will bring you great dynamics as was wisely posted above.

If you do decide to use subs, go Servo.

If you really love the bass line in electronica then GR Research Super V's at 96dB are amazing.

Duke,
Thanks for taking the time to post here.Your contribution is both educational and accurate regarding the advantages of higher efficiency speakers if better dynamic contrast and realism is the goal.My personal experiences support all that you have written. I hope the OP appreciates this perspective you've provided.
Regards,

Morganc,

What would your argument against the F113's be? I'm just curious.