The search among the great ones - 20k+ speakers


Hello

I have started the "speakerjourney", where I want to be able to decide for _the_ speaker for me. I rather save up and spend some more and hopefully live with one of these speakers for a long time.

What are you guys opinion on the following speakers? Have anyone several of them?

The only thing I have now, that I want to build a system from, is a Modwright Transporter. I am going for a digital based hdd-source.

*Evolution Acoustics MM2
*Von Schweikert VR-7
*B&W 800 Diamond
*Burmester B100 Reference
*Rockport Mira II Grand
*Focal JMLab Maestro Utopia III

I want a speaker that I can live long with...be able to play all different kinds of music, and recordings without running out of the room because of "sharp/ringing highs"

Thank
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"The only thing I have now, that I want to build a system from, is a Modwright Transporter.”

Are you planning to buy the rest of your system piecemeal (speakers first) or as a complete system? Do you have a preference for amplifier type/power?
Also, your room and set-up restrictions will have as much to do with choosing a speaker as you will. There is nothing wrong with your question, but with the limited information offered, members can’t really advise you so much as offer you their personal experiences.
Hi,
If you live reasonably close to Nevada, go to True Soundworks and audition the Apogee Divas or Duetta Signatures. It would be well worth the trip. True audio Nirvana--IMO
Elaborating on comments that were made above by Marco (Jax2) and Phaelon, in narrowing down your list of candidates I would encourage you to consider the constraints on amplifier selection that each candidate would represent. For instance a speaker that requires the amplifier to be able to provide high power capability and high current capability, in addition to providing sound quality commensurate with the quality of the speaker, could very conceivably necessitate an amplifier investment comparable to the cost of the speakers, or even more, as well as constraining your ability to change amplifiers in the future.

As an owner of the Daedalus Ulysses speakers that were recommended above by Marco, I can attest to the fact that they are exceptionally versatile in terms of amplifier selection. They represent an easy load by any definition, they don't require a great many watts, but at the same time they can handle large amounts of power if necessary. And they definitely do not have "sharp/ringing highs."

Coincident speakers are another well-regarded brand that comes to mind that provides both high efficiency and benign impedance characteristics.

Good luck in your search.

Regards,
-- Al