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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.
heywaj10
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mapman
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I had less expensive B&W P6s. Even these had very good "punch" with a high power amp at loud volumes but were lacking at lower volumes. This was due ti the difficult load/high current issue mainly I believe. The amp delivered 360w/channel but not a lot of current. At low volumes, the bottom end suffered. At high volume, they rocked.

Even with metal, you do not want to always have to crank things to sound good. Match amp and speaks well and thnigs should sound good at lower levels also, although metal will still always sound best CRANKED!!!
dan_ed
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Next time you go to a concert, take a good look around and see what speakers and equipment are being used. NOTHING, nothing, nothing, NOTHING! Did I say nothing? Nothing reproduces this genre of music better than 100+ dB horns and tubes. IMO.
timtim
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Any psb stratus speaker will rock
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gawdbless
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Dan_ed,
you may have a point.
bongofury
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ATC 20s. Your favorite album was probably mixed on these, as they are the preferred studio speaker for a host of bands and major league producers. The come in active or passive mode. The active speakers produce louder and more defined bass and drums.
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