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Speaker suggestions

Greetings,

I know this is a difficult question to answer, but any opinions are welcome.

Here is my situation. I listen mostly to pop and classical, including many symphonies. About 15x25 feet (5x8m) untreated room. 20wpc Decware amp currently driving 15 y/o LSI 15 polks. Polks are doing fine, nothing wrong with them. I am the 2nd owner.

I am considering an upgrade to my speakers. Would like to have full (or near full) range speakers, no sub, strongly prefer something made (assembled, not just designed) in the US, with 2-3k budget.

One option is to refurb/upgrade the Polks. About 1k gets me new premium crossover, new damping material, full inspection, and cleaning with some cosmetic finish work at a local well regarded audio shop.

The other option is buying something new. I plan to keep the system for at least 15-20 years, so need something well built, with solid fit/finish, and good internal electronics so I do not need to recap for at least 15 years.

Prefer new but will consider lightly used option if find something specific I like.

Have been looking lately at Tecton DI and Impact towers. Some posts mentioned that they do not measure very well, but I did not see any charts on the forums or on their site. Mostly great user reviews,
Other options are Ascend Acoustics Sierra towers, Klipsch Reference, SVS ultra towers. I think those are all US made. Spatial audio has great reviews, but not sure how well they handle complex classical music. 

Can you please provide comments/suggestions? Any other options worth considering. I am not much of DIY person.

Thanks much.
sophie999
magnaryder1
8 posts
 
I too have a low power amplifier, the 24 watt EAR Yoshino V20. This is an extraordinary amplifier that makes my Spatial M3s shine in my 24x18x7 1/2 room. Minimal room treatment. Heavy drapes and carpeting. My Spatials are fed from the 4 ohm tap on the V20. I haven’t heard anything the V20 and the Spatials don’t make sound great. Give Clayton’s OBs a listen, you’ll be glad you did.

ray
aldoallen
12 posts
 

The M4 Triode Masters used to be listed on Spatial Audio's website as an upgrade to the Turbo S. They were listed as $3,000 per pair which is what I paid for mine. They have changed the website since I bought mine and don't show them as an upgrade so I don't know if they still offer them or not. If you call them you will likely talk to Clayton Shaw (the owner) and he would be able to talk to you about their availability.


Al

sophie999 OP
25 posts
 
Thanks.
Can you please comment on the build quality of the speakers? Laminated baffle, crossover components?

Also, can someone comment on the crossover components for tectons, ascend, and Salk speakers?

Thanks again.
aldoallen
12 posts
 
The build quality of the baffle is very good on my M4 speakers however they do not have a glossy piano finish. They are flat black, which I prefer. I can't comment on the crossover quality as it is internal to the speaker. If you go to Spatial's website and click on Audiocircle at the top of the page, it will lead you to a lot of discussions about Clayton's speakers. There is one thread where posters have offered to show their speakers to anyone in their area. I would do that as well. I don't know where you are located but that might be a good option for you. I noted in one of your previous posts that you showed the M4 Turbo was $3,000 but that is the price for the M3 Turbo. The standard M4 is $2,000. 
sophie999 OP
25 posts
 
Thank you. I am in northern Illinois. Audiocircle us a good resource. Will post there as well.
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