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Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget

Hello,

I'am new to the site and enjoying it very much so far.

I posted in the amplifier section looking to upgrade my modest 25 year old system.

I now have a  Auralic Vega g1 into a MacIntosh mx110 tuner/preamp into a Adcom gfa545 (100 per chnl) power amp,then out to a pair of Polk monitor 10 speakers.I also have a Rega p6 on the way for my turntable needs.I think it has a exact cartridge.

I 'am trying to decide which speakers and amplifier I want to get to finish this portion of my upgrade.

To start my room is 20x13 and currently have my system on the right 20ft wall ,and move the speakers out from the wall when listening.

I can put them at the end of the long wall facing me if I want,and do sometimes.

I have a 6,000-10,000 budget for the amp and speakers,but would like to spend less if possible.

I do not have any personal experience with most of the brands of speakers I hear talked about here,but I have bought many guitar amplifiers by listening to YouTube videos and I will probably do the same for my home speakers.

The speakers I have in person experience with that I like are Klipsch chorus 2,JBl Jubal's and L100'sand Thiel's(not sure what model).and some old DCM Time Windows.

The one's that I really like from watching YouTube are Sonus Faber,Wharfedale,Tannoy,some of the B&W's.

I listen to about 40%classic rock,and about 40% pop,soul,blues,with the last 20% jazz classical and misc.

I really need my speakers to be able to rock at a pretty good volume,I know the Klipsch's would probably do that,but also would like them to sound great for pop,soul,and acoustic stuff.I really like bluegrass and Celtic acoustic music.

I need some help to narrow down my choices in the 3-5000 range for those genres.

I'am not opposed to speakers on stands or tower speakers,or needing a subwoofer to achieve the goal.

It seems to me a lot of the high end speakers have a over accentuated treble,but this just could be my background of blues rock music.I just want cymbals to sound like cymbals not a sizzle sound.

I think if I can find a amplifier I like for less I could spend more on the speakers.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

 

 

twangy57
yakbob
497 posts
 

This will be an unpopular option since it’s a brand we’re not supposed to mention here, but a pair of Tekton Pendragons with internal and 7 tweeter upgrades would come in at around $3k leaving funds in your budget for anything else you may need/want.

Tariff free, free shipping, and you can get them in any color you desire for $50. You’d also have the option of 4ohm or 8ohm, and front or rear ported (if you’re retaining long wall placement). 

They’re efficient, do rock and high volume well , and  are not hot on the treble, despite all the tweeters. No, they don’t have the SonusFaber fit and finish, and the owner can be opinionated, but they do offer a lot of value.

gano
750 posts
 

@texasblues1959 tell that to the people who already lost their jobs, businesses. . But sure, "don't look up" - pretend that it's not happening and getting worse every day

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texasblues1959
188 posts
 

@gano Send those folks who lost their jobs my way. We are hiring engineers and machinists in all our facilities globally. Guess the sky is falling for you. Lets take this discussion offline.  

soix
10,342 posts
 

Since you live in northwest Indiana I strongly agree with @jeffbij you should definitely take the time to go visit a few stores in Chicago.  I used to live there and there are several dealers like Holm, ProMusica, Saturday Audio Exchange, etc. that carry many excellent speakers for you to hear.  It sounds like you kinda know what you like but really haven’t nailed it down yet, and going to listen to several is the best way to find “the one” that really does it for you.  It’s a big expense and well worth the effort in the long run. 

sjdavis1
4 posts
 

All of the above recommendations are great options. Used Dynaudio Heritage and

Special 40's should be within your budget - I have a set of both and like them very much. Every speaker out there they has pros and cons. I would second the recommendation of the Tekton brand. They are a lot of bang for the buck. 

 

Good Luck

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