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Best Speakers For Electronica Music

Hello all,

I have purchased Totem Arros second hand and I really like them a lot, however, when I spoke with an authorized Totem dealer and told him the music I like, he recommended I get a subwoofer or I run the risk of blowing the Arros. He told me the Arros are more for vocals, jazz, and classical. I like music like The Chemical Brothers, Tycho, Radiohead Kid A, and I like some harder rock at times like Jack White.

My system is a Logitech Touch, Peachtree Audio iDecco (for sale now) as a preamp, running to a Parasound Zamp V.3, with 60 wpc into the 4 ohms.

I like the speakers a lot, but I do not want to get a subwoofer, so is there a brand that is known for being more stoutly built, but still very detailed and with tight bass that people can recommend? I do not like the sound of Cerwin Vega, and I have heard other similar forums where they are recommended, and I do not like Klipsch. Other than that, I am open to suggestions. As a last constraint, I am on somewhat of a budget as you can tell from my system.

Thank you all in advance.
regafan_1972
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
"The idea that a speaker is particularly good for a certain genre is one of the biggest myths in the world of loudspeakers."

I'm glad THIS was finally noted, I've held this belief for a while. Really, why should a speaker/system "specialize" in a particular type of music?
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Tubegroover, The speaker should not specialize in certain kind of music, but nevertheless, certain speakers just can't play certain kind of music period.
I always make sure the speakers I choose are good for all types of music.
wolf_garcia
6,742 posts
 
My speakers can handle Mumblecore and Emo, as well as Norwegian Death Metal and Vivaldi played on period instruments with subtle percussion provided by hammering steel trash can lids using enameled baby stroller frames. That's pretty much it...any pop music causes them to weep uncontrollably, which can warp the floors.
sbrownnw
710 posts
 
@Regafan, I just ordered some Ascend Sierra Towers with the RAAL tweeter upgrade. You might want to take a look at them, with or without the tweeter upgrade.

Until I receive the Sierra Towers, I am currently using some Tekton 6.5 monitors. I like all kind of music, including classical and jazz (mostly small sized ensembles), classic rock, metal, 80s and also techno like Chemical Brothers and Prodigy.
regafan_1972 OP
22 posts
 
Thank you all very much for the excellent feedback and sound advice (literally). I think I will definitely consider getting a sub for now, then eventually looking at all of the brands you all recommended.

Thanks everyone.
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