Whenever someone asks a generic question like this, 200 will respond with 200 different results. I suggest spending a few $$$ and go to a couple of audio shows like the Tampa show coming up next month and Axpona and then go to a couple of dealers around the country to get a more intimate listening session or bring a couple pairs into your house for a 30 day trial. If you spend $100k on speakers and you decide you don’t like them, you will lose $20-$30k if you try to sell them.
Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers
So, I am getting rid of the wife (divorce, I am not burying her in the backyard!) and can now get big floor standing speakers. I currently have a Luxman integrated and model 30 Harbeth speakers, and a very good sub. Very neutral/natural sound, can listen for long sessions. But I don't get a very good image, and it seems a little too laid back. I listen mainly to singer-song writers, both male and female. Lots of acoustic/piano.
There are so many floor standers now, I'd like to shorten the list. Any suggestions to start my search? I am located in southern CA, so I can listen to almost any brand. Price should be under $100K.
I may lose a wife, but so far the freedom/cash is worth it.
Thanks all!
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@deadhead1000 The Wilsons I mentioned earlier are listed on Audiogon. I contacted the owner and he would be glad to have you over to listen. I have heard this system and it is spectacular. Steve is also a great guy. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbcjfb-wilson-audio-alexandria-x-2-series-ii-full-range
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Given your budget, you could probably enlist a skilled builder/artisan and have a bespoke set made for you. Buying "off the shelf" speakers, you'll likely invest a lot of time and perhaps some $$ looking for synergy (which certainly could be fun). On the other hand, if you go with a builder, you can look at your current components' specs, strengths/weaknesses, etc., the specs of the physical space in which they'll perform, and your listening/sonic preferences... and build a speaker set to maximize synergy of your "constants." Noting your location, you may want to reach out to Fritz of Fritz Speakers: https://www.fritzspeakers.com/ I've no experience with his work, but have read a lot of very positive things about his speakers; to wit: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/fritz-speakers. As SoCal has a lot of folks involved in audio & engineering, I have to guess that there are plenty of other people that can craft a wicked set of speakers too. Unrelatedly, noting your username, are you headed to the Sphere this spring? ;^)
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