Speaker Recommendation: 20K range


I’m looking for new speakers in the <20K range. 

I am not looking for used, unless it’s a demo model straight from an AD.

I am hoping to find a line that clearly beats speakers in the ~10K range like Magico A3, Revel 228BE, Legacy Focus SE etc.

I will be pairing the speakers with a Lumin D2 streamer, Mcintosh C2600 pre and MC452 amp. Changing those components is not going to happen anytime soon and so system synergy with those pieces is important. 

I also would like the speakers to be rated at 500W given the amp I will be using and the fact that the listening space is quite large. 

While I mostly listen to jazz, rock, pop, classical and vocals, I am really looking for speakers that sound amazing with any genre. I also need them to sound great at moderate levels of volume. 

I currently have Focal Kanta No 2s, and while they are quite nice, I want something much better in all respects. 

I am not really up to speed on all the audiophile terms that describe the various traits of sound – I just want my jaw to drop when listening to the speakers with any genre at all volume levels, if that’s possible :) 

I am close to NYC and would like to narrow down the list to ~5 candidates before I start auditioning.

Hopefully you guys can help me compile a list!

Thanks in advance for your time and suggestions.

chandybe

Showing 2 responses by ozzy

Well I demo’ed the Magico A3 and the Focal Sopra’s 3 this last Saturday. They were connected to Ayre equipment. Both types of speakers sounded excellent with each having a different presentation. I kinda liked the Sopra’s 3’s a little better. But they are twice the price of the Magico A3.

Since I own 4 JL Audio Fathom F-113 subs, I’m thinking the Focal Sopra 2’s would suffice nicely. Unfortunately, the dealer didn’t have them to demo.

But, the true test will be when I bring my Carver Tube amps to play with them. The speakers compatibility with the amps might swing the decision.

ozzy
soix,

Yep, still have the Carvers in the man cave. I'm looking for a smaller speaker for the living room that sounds good and has the WAF.

ozzy