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Warm airy musical speakers?

I am a newbie to Hifi. Well I have been reading on forums on and off for the last 5 years, but never had any system myself.

I'm a musician myself and have an idea of what type of sound I'm looking for. It is a warm, airy, open and organic sound with good midrange for vocals. Listen to jazz, acoustic music, norah jones, Diana Krall etc..

I don't like a cold and bright type of sound.

I've read alot of sonus faber, venere 1.5/2.0. Could be that kind of speaker I'm looking for?! Also I have read about focal aria 906. Seems to get great reviews.

I live far off any hifi-stores so I thought I will collect some good candidates for listening, when I visit a bigger city.

My budget is around $2000 - $2300 for both speaker and amplifier. New or used doesn't matter. For an amplifier I'm interested in tubes..

All recommendations are welcome!
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yogiboy
5,642 posts
 
With your musical taste and budget you can't go wrong with the
Spendor 3/5's. There are a few listed here for about $700. I
had that speaker and it is outstanding. As far as
amplification you should check out Rogue Audio. BTW: His
budget is $2000 for speakers and amps!
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paraneer
818 posts
 
You do realize when you ask a question like yours, all your going to get is what someone has or wants to have.

And none of them will be the right speaker for you. Read ZD's post carefully!
timo62
280 posts
 
I would also suggest going to any local dealers near you to listen to speakers. They could also help recommend associated equipment that will keep you on the path of warm and airy.
Proac , Vienna Acoustics ,(Grand Series) and Golden Ear might be a few you might want to audition locally if you can.
chrshanl37
835 posts
 
Ctsooner why do you keep schilling your speakers on every thread you post on? Buy an ad if you want to sell them.
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philsons OP
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Thanks for all advice.
I think you are right ZD, thats good advice. I will definetly take some good time listening next time I have the uppertunity to visit a bigger city. I live in northern part of Sweden in a small town with no hifi-store in near.

Its good to have some candidates to listen to (speakers that are famous for that type of sound, even if its sounds different from person to person)

How about you folks, have you bought anything without listening to it first?
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