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Loudspeakers that match well w/Bryston B-60?

I'm looking for a floorstanding loudspeakers that would match up well w/my Bryston B-60r. My listening room has catheral ceilings and I listen at a distance of 10' to mostly jazz/classical/easylistening country/folk/rock. The
midrange is most critical. Budget is under $2500. The Theil
.5/ Snell QB-x25/Pro Ac Studio 125 interests me because of price/size/and availables finishes, but, I'm open-minded to any and all
suggestions. Also, what loudspeaker cable could you recommend that would compliment speaker w/amp? Thanks. Bill
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sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
The Bryston is a very nice amp in its class. I feed however that a good pair of $2500 speakers will outclass the Bryston. So in my opinion for new speakers, look for something in the $1200 to $1800 range and spend the rest on some good cables and more music.

The only ones I have experience with in this price range is the B&W CDM-NT Series.

karls
332 posts
 
Look into the Meadowlarks. Whatever you pick, try to keep the impedance and sensitivity relatively high.
sean
6,229 posts
 
I agree with Karls i.e. higher impedance speakers that are relatively sensitive. Sean
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rbirke
144 posts
 
I used Soliloquy 5.0's to great effect. I'd get a used pair and a sub. Make sure to get the stands -- they are essential.

I only got rid of them because I moved and they were heavy.

I'm going to get a pair of older Spendors for a small room next.

Still love the B60.

I agree with Sugarbrie that 1200-1800 plus good cables is a better way to go.

Finally, have you heard the new Thiel 1.6? It's a giant killer and a great match with the B60.
zaikesman
3,017 posts
 
Agree the Thiel CS1.6 would much exceed the .5, and it still fits your budget, also 92+dB sensitive to boot. The similarly-priced Vandersteens, Energys, Meadowlarks, Paradigms, B&Ws, JM Labs, Triangles, etc. could all be worth a listen (haven't heard any I can remember with the B-60, though)...the list goes on, I'm sure. It'd be easy enough to tuck the B-60 under your arm and hit the dealer showrooms for some auditions, no?
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