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Building a system and need some imput on speakers

When in doubt go ask the experts...Im going to build a 2 channel system and im starting with a speaker purchase..My room is 19'-14' w/10' ceilings.After combing the different sites several speakers seem to be favs amoung users..Wilson shopia2..Dynaudio C4..Revel studio2..Focal diva utopia b,1037b..B&W 802D,803D.My buget is around 8-9K (buying used)..I listen to all formats jazz/pop/classical/rock..Want a system to sound natural like real music should.Sorry, dont know all the buzz words but I want it to present it self as musical as possible.If possible im looking for advise from users of these speakers only,their srong and weak points.Im mid west located and personal auditions are going to be tough and want to save money and time..thanks in advance
missioncoonery
missioncoonery OP
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..Yes ,im buying used for sure..been there/ done that on the walk out the door worth 1/2 of what I just paid....thanks for the imput but was really wanting comparisons about the speakers I listed so ill repost a simplier question..thanks again
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pdreher
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I'm a very satisfied owner of Dynaudio C4's. My room is similar in size as your room (21' x 16' x 7'). C4's in your room will greatly benefit from room treatments.... failure to treat a room your size will result in the C4's overpowering the room and you will be dissappointed. I recommend GIK Acoustics room treatments... $600 to $900 spent on room treatments is one of the best investments you can make in optimizing your speakers. I also recommend the Plinius SA-102 amp with an Aesthetix Calypos preamp with NOS tubes (Telefunken 12AX7 smoothplates or Mullard CV4004's)

The Wilson Sophia's powered with tube gear would also be a fine choice and may be better suited for a room of your size.
saki70
853 posts
 
Go back and reread 'Jbaxley's' first response !

It is all about synergy . You will , most likely , not find
what you are looking for with just a speaker purchase . One speaker with three different amps can have three different sounds . And then you have the sound contribution from the source !

If you can't go out and listen to different dealer setups ,
then try to copy a members setup that may have the sound that you are seeking . I started out doing what you are attempting . I spent a bunch of money for a crappy sounding system ! I then developed a repoire with a member here and for a fraction of the cost I had a much better sounding system . I simply copied one of his first systems ! It was not the ultimate system but it had good synergy , was enjoyable to listen to and gave me something to build upon later . It really showed me how components work together , or don't !

Good luck .
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shadorne
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thanks for the imput but was really wanting comparisons about the speakers I listed so ill repost a simplier question..thanks again

Revels are probably closest to your described desires.
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