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Some of the Best speakers for Prog Rock/Metal

Hi guys,

I'm in the hunt for speakers, preferably floorstanders, that would be best suited for progressive rock/metal. Common bands I listen to, to name a few, are: Opeth, Tool, Agalloch, Kamelot, Dark Tranquillity, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Nightwish, etc. If any of you know some of these bands, you know that they're not just balls out metal, but they have a lot more intricacies to them as well.

I honestly don't even know where to begin in the search for speakers that would be best for this. I do know that I plan on getting a tube CDP and tube amps to go with whatever speakers. So, list out some speakers/brands that would be great for this. At this point, don't worry about budget, just nothing above the $8-10K range.
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OHM Walsh speakers matched to room size with some tubes in the source and/or line stage and a good high current SS amp.

This combo will blow you away!
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Yes, that is true, you don't want a tube power amp with the OHMs especially for that kind of music.

Tubes in the line stage or source can work extremely well though I have found. Prog is one of my core genres I listen to alot. I listen to prog/metal less, but the combo works well there as well. "Deadwing" by Porcupine Tree is killer on my system.

You'll want speaks that are designed to work well specifically with tube power amps.

I'd stay clear of planars and electrostats for that genre as well. Go for a more dynamic design that can move some air but also handle the intricate delicate parts as well as a planar or electrostat.

I don't know the speaks Tvad recommended, but I know he is a prog head with good audio sensibilities so they will probably work well. They look like they are built to move a lot of air, so I suspect they may well work very nicely!
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