Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
Preface: I know virtually nothing about high end audio. My step dad passed away a couple years ago and he had counterpoint preamp, amp and Klipsch corner horn speakers. After he passed, the amp broke and my local audio store (Fred’s Sound of Music in Portland) recommended a pair of quicksilver mid monos to replace the counterpoint. So I purchased those for my mom to continue using the system. She no longer can use the system, so it’s now mine
I’m now selling the corner horns because I don’t have the space for speakers that large.
I’m looking for good speakers to pair with the counterpoint pre amp and the QS mid monos.
I understand that the tubes inform what speakers pair best. The tubes on these are Tesla E 34 L 513 and the small ones E88cc
from reading other posts, here are some answers:
It will be setup in a large great room with the speakers up higher, about 7’ off the ground with 14’ ceilings.
I mostly listen to 60s/70s and mostly Grateful Dead.
I really liked the sound of the corner horns. My parents listened to mostly jazz.
Max budget is $2,000 for a pair but I’d prefer to spend significantly less. I have no preference on new or used.
forgive my ignorance. I’m trying to learn as much as I can.
thank you!
AR-2ax horizontal a no go, 24" wide, if vertiga’ 24" height, angled down a small amount would work, perhaps woofer at top, tweeter and mid below. these Wharfedales, 3 way 8" woofer, without the stand would fit vertically also height spec must be wrong: maybe 20-3/8" high, might just fit horizontally if remove bottom spacers, have seller give true measurement without the plinth. rear ports, but 27" depth helps, or stuff them. My ports are stuffed here, were open in prior location. |
If the stated cabinet dimensions are off (as they appear to be per the photo supplied) the contemporary Klipsch Hersey, used or B-Stock) might be an option towards the top of your price range . I'm drawing a blank on other, fairly easy to drive, sealed back designs that would do well with the size of the room.
DeKay |
@dekay - unfortunately the dimensions are correct. The photo angle distorts. The width is just enough to fit the counterpoint preamp which is 19”w. the cabinets were custom built by the prior own. It’s likely I can cut out the center divider on the left side, so I would have 41” width. when I get home later today I’ll check. I assume it’s much preferable to orient the speakers horizontally so if I have 41” width, my options open up quite a bit? |
