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!
OP...I have been enjoying a pair of Quicksilver mid monos for several years. Mine are driving a pair of old Audio Note UK AZ-Threes from the early 2000s, nice combo. Since Fred’s Sound of Music hipped you to the Quicksilvers maybe ask them to recommend some speakers that would mate well and fit your unusual room requirements |
Hi there... A fellow Portlander here. If you haven't talked to the good folks at Echo Audio yet I highly recommend reaching out. They always offer good value for trade in gear and their sales staff are some of the best I've ever dealt with. Very honest and helpful. Also, if you're ever interested in linking up with the local audio community here in town, the Portland Audio Club has monthly meetups. Feel free to DM if it's something you might want to check out. Cheers, |
@roxy54 HA! I agree with @allenf1963 that you strongly consider mounting the TV above the fireplace — that empty white space is practically begging you to do it. I have several friends who’ve done this and it actually works very well. You could also get these unobtrusive stands on the cheap that’d be great for this application, and you can even load the thick pillar with sand for added weight and better sound… I’d definitely do something like this and just another idea to chew on FWIW. Best of luck in finding a workable solution. |
