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Speakers to audition at AXPONA 2015

Hello All,

My new medium sized room (15 X 18 X 8) is now complete and I have moved my system into this room. The sound in this room seem so very "open". I have never had this size room before, all dedicated to audio. I feel I need bigger speakers to fill the room - especially in the bass area.

I would be going to the AXPONA 2015 in Chicago next week and would like to visit as many roomas as I can - especially the ones that are demoing loudspeakers. But here is what I am looking for:

1. Price range of $5-$7K
2. Sensitivity of at least 89db at 8 ohms
3. Floor stander
4. Full range (though may not cover the last octave), but should not need a subwoofer to complement bass
5. Musicality over hyper-detailed

Can you folks please suggest some speakers that meet these criterias?

I will most likely go with a Oppo BDP-105D as a CDP upgrade. Also will retain the TVC, as it is so transparent and a great match to my amplifier.

Thanks!
128x128milpai
bpwalsh
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Hi Milpai,
I'd like to invite you to visit us in room 554, where we'll be showing the AudioKinesis Zephrin 46 loudspeakers. I suggest they meet your criteria well:
1. Price range of $5-$7K
$4900 plus shipping.
2. Sensitivity of at least 89db at 8 ohms
92 dB in 8 ohm configuration and an easy load.
3. Floor stander
Check.
4. Full range (though may not cover the last octave), but should not need a subwoofer to complement bass
Check. You might be surprised.
5. Musicality over hyper-detailed
Check!

Both of the guys behind these speakers, Duke LeJeune and Jim Romeyn, will be present and happy to answer your questions. Throughout the show we'll have presentations on several topics, one of them naturally being the speakers. Check the schedule posted at the door and sign up.

I look forward to meeting you!

Brian Walsh
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spkrplus
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Someone recently traded Merlin VSM for his Zephrin 46 and could not be happier (amp is 30W Spanish Ars-Sonum Filarmonia integrated). His room is slightly smaller than the one described in the OP.
ohlala
1,235 posts
 
Cool, I'm putting Essential audio on my priority list. Best room last year, using a Sound Lab rig.
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milpai OP
2,367 posts
 
Brain,
I will look forward to meeting with you and the team in Room 554.
Thanks!
xti16
1,525 posts
 
I would check all the speakers you can since you're there. Swing by room 514 and listen to the Scansonic 2.5's ($3500 retail). I personally they will be a big surprise for the money. Another to check out is Dynaudio (not sure which rooms in your price range).
Best of luck
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