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Standmount speaker suggestion

HI

I have B&W 705 s3 Signature speakers paired with a Pass Labs INT-60. While imaging and soundstage are great, I find the speakers a bit bright. What should I try next, and what would be worthy of being mated to the Pass integrated? I will buy used but keeping in line with the value of the amp, the budget is around $5000- $8000 new.

 

I realize speakers are very subjective. Just want some direction to go. 

Appreciate it.

 

ullogu1
ullogu1 OP
46 posts
 

I'm leaning towards Fritz, JA Pulsar, and Revival Atalante 3. The Dutch&Dutch seem like they are super good, but I'd have to sell the Pass and use my Aesthetix Pandora DAC as a preamp.

fynnegan
122 posts
 

ATC which has better midrange than Harbeth and much better dynamics. It’s the latter that makes music exciting. 

helomech
1,782 posts
 

If you don’t mind a little DIY, the Satori Ara Textreme kit from Madisound will outperform many of the aforementioned options and for a lot less dough.

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/2-way-speaker-kits/satori-ara-textreme-2-way-speaker-kit-pair-with-cabinets/

Otherwise, I would highly consider the new Buchardt E50.  

vthokie83
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ullogu1

Please get back to us when you've made a purchase, I'd like to hear more when you do

ullogu1 OP
46 posts
 

It occurs to me that I am looking for something that is less bright than the B&W's. In other words, I am not necessarily looking for a warm speaker but perhaps more neutral as that will shift the current presentation of my speakers

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