Your Proac 3.5 are better than any of the above for the most part!... Try the Eminent Technology 8bs. These will give you a 30 grand sound sold for $2500 ....
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
I’ve heard Proacs, Personas 3 and 5, Ryans, Wilsons, Wilson Benesch, Monitor Audios, B and Ws and several others in the 10-$20,000 range. My favorite so far is the KEF Reference 3. I would consider the Reference 5 but, as I’ve posted before, there is no place to hear them within 400 miles. Still plan to hear the Focal 2 and 3. Unless I love the Focals, I'm inclined to either go with the KEF Reference 3 or wait a couple of months (or more) to check out the new Magico A3. My room is 24x18. I have Audio Research electronics and 20 plus year old Proac Response 3.5 speakers. It’s been a long process and I’m not sure if I’ll be relieved or disappointed when it ends. Hard to decide if the Magico’s are worth waiting for. Thoughts?
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Hey fast, the Reference 5s do require a bit of break-in to sound their best. I don't really remember but it took a bit of time, for sure. Mine are 10' apart and I'm using the short ports with my speakers 18" from the back wall and 5' from the side walls. They are toed-in slightly so the Uni-Q drivers are pointing over each shoulder in my listening position. I'm really surprised that they sound "digital" using an all tube system. How many hours do you have on them and how hard are you running them? I'd let them break in more and, if you still have get the harsh treble, you might want to give your dealer a call to get some suggestions. |
@ fast, If, after some time, the KEFs still don't float your boat, here you go: http://legacyaudio.com/products/view/focus-xd/ Full range, non-fatiguing sound, and should run a bit less $$ than the Reference 5s. With their internally amplified bass section, Focus XD allows you to use most any amp for the upper drivers. And Legacy Audio speakers LOVE tube amps. Legacy actually demos their speakers with Raven Audio tube amplification at the audio shows, including the upcoming AXPONA in Chicago in April. Now, if you're spending ~$20K on a set of speakers, I don't see how you can beat Legacy Audio Aeris, for overall sound quality. Having heard them multiple times, it's just a revelation to hear what they can do when they are set up optimally. http://legacyaudio.com/products/view/aeris/ |
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