Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice


Hello All: Many of us have limited access/ability to audition multiple speakers brands. That got me to thinking- If one had a budget of $20K max, a solid state amp rated at 125WPC, and listened to all varieties of music (primarily rock, pop, folk), what speaker(s) would you be most willing to recommend to that person and feel confident they would be happy with the purchase?

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All of the advice about auditioning speakers before you buy them is valid IMHO. Seems a fool's errand to not do so. 

Something else to consider: Why not buy "pre-owned"?

Now, think of the speakers you could acquire for your $20K! And as you'd be buying privately, you most likely would have the opportunity to go and audition them. Why take on the initial devaluation simply for the "privilege" of being the first owner?

Anyways, good luck on your search!

Happy listening.

Amazing deals on demo YG Hailey 2's, probably 25K

Or get one of the last pairs of Revel Salon 2's for about 10 - 12k.  Besst value out there IMHO.

About two years ago, I purchased a pair of Fyne Audio F-702 floor-standing speakers, replacing my Infinity Modulus system of 1990, not the mass market Infinity speakers but the one's with the servo-woofer and EMIT tweeters.  I upgraded the rest of my system as well, and I have found the Fynes produce excellent imaging, superb tonal qualities for the instruments, and a broad sound stage. My music tastes run from Beethoven and Bruch to the Moody Blues and CCR, with stops along the way for Big Band music, soft rock, and vocalists of the late 1940s, 1950s, and a smattering of later vocalists; I listen at slightly loud, but no where near concert, levels.   If I had $20K to spend on speakers and knowing there are a great many really good speakers out there, I would consider and audition the B&W 803 D4 (admittedly slightly over budget), the Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT, and the Fyne F704s, admitting some initial bias towards the Fyne F704s, which have 12" bass drivers compared to my F702s 8" bass drivers.  I am just very pleased with the sound quality produced by the F702s and believe the F704s would provide that with more punch at the bottom end.  Of note, the 700 series speaker are made in Scotland.