Speaker Help
my budget would probably top out around $3500. No I'm not looking to change amps or pre. The Vandy 2 would be my starting point. But where do I go up from there. I know the 3. I have never heard Sonus Fabers. I do like the Olympica II but do they have any bass? They may be slightly over what I want to spend. The Gershmans were fine. The problem I had was with that "lady" that acts like she's doing you a favor by not helping you when you call them. I've never heard Proacs either. |
This Spendor A5r should fit the bill! Outstanding Speaker! https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/103549/Spendor-Spendor_A5R_Stereo_Speakers-Speakers |
ProAcs would be a great choice, but I don't think you can get any of their 3-way designs at your price point. I thought the Spendor recommendation above was a good one given what you're looking for. There's a pair of Joseph Audio RM33LE 3-way speakers here now (this version uses the tweeter from their Pearl flagship) that I think would meet a lot of your requirements and might be worth a look. |
FWIW I have the following JBLs available. Pair L300 Summit Pair L222 Disco Pair L100 Century Pair L120 Aquarius Q wood with yellow grills 2 Pair Aquarius S109 1 S1 woofer column matched to Aquarius Local High Desert, CA pickup only. All but L300 could be picked up in Las Vegas. Buyer to arrange shipping. |
+1 on the Vandy 2wq subs with either the Vandy 2’s or Treos. You may be able to find a pair of used Treos for $3500. If so, I would get them first, and then save your money for the 2wq’s somewhere down the road. I have a DNA-1 too, and that is my plan – if you beat me to it, let me know how it sounds! |
Keep away from rear ported speakers in that size room. That’s why I suggested the Spendor A5r ( 2 1/2 way ) with sealed woofers! I’ve owned that speaker and found it to be an excellent performer! The A4s are rear ported but they really don’t need that much space. I heard them in a room similar to the OPs. They were only a couple feet from the walls and no bass boom or overhang whatsoever. They sound sort of like a ProAc/A5 love child. |
What about Golden Ear Triton 2+s? Based on what you say, this might be ideal. Anything with a folded ribbon tweeter is worth a demo, IMHO. The Triton Ones I heard were not at all bright, but still detailed. The powered woofers will give you a lot of adjustability, and there is no rear port to make placement tricky. They are a bit tall, but slim, so they don't have a huge footprint. $3500/pr, MSRP. |
@dpm2340 , The Vandy subs work with crossovers- M5-hp or fixed impedance, they allow the amp to run more efficiently as well as offer a seamless transition between the main speakers and subs. I own both a pair of 2w and 2wq's. I don't think you will find a better or less expensive way to get full frequency sound. Now that Vandersteen has introduced a new sub model, I would expect prices to fall. And, considering my 2w's are close to 20 years old and still functioning perfectly, I can attest to their build quality. But, don't take my word, just visit a Vandy dealer. B |
I think you would like the Chapman T-5. Right up your ally and mine. http://chapmanaudiosystems.com/models/T5.html |
Actually that link says the Chapmans, which I've never heard, have front firing woofers, not side firing. I was going to warn you that side firing woofers need plenty of room between them and often sound best when placed on the long wall in a rectangular room. Not an issue with those. Transmission line is a good method for getting relatively deep bass in a medium sized or smaller cabinet. One of the best and most influential speaker brands to employ this methodology is Fried. If you want to explore that type of speaker, I'd suggest taking to heart any opinions offered up by @trelja, who knows them intimately. Cheers, Spencer |
