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Cannot find perfect sound

I've been listening to supposedly some of the finest speakers that currently exist. These include b&w 800 Series, revel high end, vivid audio, Psi audio and kef blades.

None except the kef blades satisfied my high level standards.

When I play my reference tracks on cheap earbuds I hear timing accuracy that is missing on all the above speakers. Only the kef blades came closest to what I hear from cheap earbuds. 

Explanations please?

I really suspect that none of these high end speakers are accurately reproducing the sound on my CDs despite all the marketing claims about accuracy and high quality sound.

What could there possibly be that my cheap earbuds can do that eludes these super high end speakers?  

I'm not so eager anymore to spend any money until I have a good explanation.

kenjit
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I wanted what I get via my Rudistor RPX-22Mk2 headamp and Sennheiser HD800 phones. What got me there was replacing all he duplex to and in my system with Furutech GTX-D. The detail clarity and speed is now right there with the phones.           
SO my suggestion to the op is do some high end duplex for your setup.
erik_squires
5,268 posts
 
You know gang, I just thought of an experiment you should try. 

Sit 2' from your speakers and listen again. 

What you loose in detail and accuracy between 2' and 8' is all in the room. 
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bache
222 posts
 
@kenjit   
Are you close to NYC   NJ?
keithtexas
226 posts
 
If you are going to be listening in one spot, I think the Sanders Sound 10E with proper amplification is worth investigating.
motown-l
16 posts
 
I also found that that there must be synergy between electronics and speakers. I was ready to toss my speakers until I made a slight upgrade in amplification and a brand switch. My mid-fi Paridigms sounded night and day better switching from Rotel separates to an entry level Arcam integrated. I don't think there's a huge difference in build or component quality, they're just voiced differently. The Arcam complemented the speakers better.

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