2. speakers
  3. 1043800596

Speaker recommendation - 3K budget

I am considering new speakers. My listening room/home office is 11 X 12 X 8. Electronics include Linn Ikemi CD, Plinius 8150 int. amp. Current speakers - B&W Matrix 803.

My goal is to improve the resolution, transparency and to "tighten" the bass.

I listen to jazz, vocals, classical, some rock at moderate listening levels.

My budget is 3K and used is OK. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks, Joel
joeldoss
jazzdude
332 posts
 
For the goals you have listed you can't do much better than Thiels CS2.3. Esp. at this price point. I have the speakers in my system and like them very much. Be sure to audition before you buy, some complain that they are bright and/or too revealing.
marakanetz's avatar
marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Totem Forest or Totem Mani2 for the monitors.
There is no tighter bass than in Totems for this range.
Plinius\Thiel combo sounds realy musical and worm as well.
hackmaster
102 posts
 
I would seriously consider Neat Elite's. Great speaker, would mate very nicely with your existing setup. Definitely has lots of resolution, is quick, clean articulate and uncolored. Awesome high frequency extension, and tight, tuneful bass.
More to discover