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Help me pick a new pair of speakers

Help me pick a new pair of speakers

My equipment list is listed below. 

I like my Revel M105 speakers but feel there is something better available. So, if anyone can recommend a starting point or a set of speakers, please feel free. My budget is around 4K. I would really like to stay with bookshelf's but will consider others. My listing room is my living room is 13x21 ft.

Current setup:
Rogue Audio RP-5
Rogue Audio Hydra
Gold Note PH-10 w/PS-10
Rega planar P8 W/Ania Pro
Revel m105
SVS SB1000

I'm really looking for:
-better sound quality
-better sound stage and image
-more refinement

Just something that sounds better than what I have. I don't want a new set of speakers just to have a new set.
I rally want something better then what I have. So far I have been reading about the following speakers:
-Dynaudio Special 40
-B&W 705 Signature
-Revel M126Be
-ProAC Response D2/R/D
-Monitor Audio Gold 100

At this point the only speakers I have auditioned are the Monitor Gold 200 (out of my budget). I my be able to audition the Revel at Crutchfield soon. I listen to jazz 85% of the time. The other 15% is a mix of everything.


Thanks
Herbert
 

nic919
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jeffreyw
270 posts
 

Herbert,

Do yourself a favor and listen to a pair of Kef LS50 Metas. I auditioned with a friend who is just getting the audio bug. It was a smaller room, but these speakers are incredible! I owned a pair of B&W 802D3s, and I have to say that the LS50s in that room were more fun and engaging than the B&W's I had in my large room. In my audio journey, this was indeed a humbling experience. The Kefs will compete with anything up to $5K.

nic919 OP
7 posts
 

Hi All,
 I finally pulled the trigger on a pair of Revel M126Be's (Gloss Black). I really like this speaker. It checks all the boxes for me and sounds great in my listening room. To top everything off, I really got a very nice price on the set. So, I think my search is over.

 I would like to thank everyone for replying to my post, it way a big help, thanks.

Herbert

musicaddict
370 posts
 

Congrats on the new speakers. Be patient and let them break in. I have no doubt you will enjoy them quite a bit. Have fun! Dialing in the right sub will finish it off.

nic919 OP
7 posts
 

Thanks. What do you think would be the right sub? Using a SVS SB1000 at this time.

Thanks again

Herbert 

soix
9,589 posts
 

Congrats!  Add another SB1000 and you’ll be much better off than upgrading to one better sub.  Not sure, but if you add an SB1000 Pro you might be able to use their integration app to dial both subs in.  Maybe worth a call to SVS that has great customer service.  Best of luck. 

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