Vienna sounds nice and warm. Also, there is Dynaudio Contour here on Audiogon. Yes, it is close to $3k and Dynaudio likes power. Vienna should be warmer and Dynaudio more balanced and dynamic but not cold.
Best Small Floorstanding Speaker under $2K
What is everyone's opinion?
I really like the idea of Zu's Omen and Soul but they do seem a little bigger than I would like.
I am not a bass-head so I don't need the deeper, stronger, bass that a larger speaker provides.
I love the simplicity of having a couple of tower speakers as opposed to a 2.1 setup.
I really like the idea of Zu's Omen and Soul but they do seem a little bigger than I would like.
I am not a bass-head so I don't need the deeper, stronger, bass that a larger speaker provides.
I love the simplicity of having a couple of tower speakers as opposed to a 2.1 setup.
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Well, I guess that I really don't expect you to bite on these, but I'd be doing a dis service not to mention them.... These are a DIY speaker. They were designed by Jay Kim. I have built a design of his. Jay has won many design competitions and his stuff regularly beats out $10,000 retail speakers.... This design is first rate. It uses very good parts, it has very low distortion drivers, it will produce a surprising amount of bass and this set is voiced to be smooth and accurate with excellent detail.... You guys that know me, Know that I'm a straight shooter. I have no idea who this ebay seller is, but for anyone that has a $2000 budget, these are a no brainer. They will Like 100 watts per channel or more, they are an easy to handle 4 ohm load. They are reasonably well impedance compensated and the tweeter has a natural peak that has been dealt with, they are near ruler flat.... phasing is also quite good on these, many tube amps with decent power could drive them . I don't know the seller in any way shape or form... I've seen these speakers since Jay introduced them in 2008. DIY parts cost alone is over $1000 without this persons labor. I've considered building them in the past and have looked deeply into the parts selection and crossover design... http://www.ebay.com/itm/151925962277 Tim |
Hi Have you considered used. There are some nice speakers that are available for under 2 grand. In fact I just upgraded my system and have a used pair of focal 918 black diamonds. (black gloss) They are drop dead gorgeous and asking 1700. Not just these speakers but there are many others as well. I would never buy a pair of new speakers but that's just me. Good luck there where many fine speakers mentioned in this thread just an option Norm L |
Some of the suggestions are over 2k. a Pair of Vienna Mozart Grands are in you price range used. I think your amp would be a good match. I just got a used pair with with a 90 watt high current solid state amp and they are very nice. A musical speaker that can be warm to just a touch of warmth depending on room, source and amplification. The have a pretty deep bass that tends to be rounder with bloom than a tight pinpoint bass. There is a slight sweetness in the mid range that is very pleasant. A speaker that you can listen to all day. Some have suggested Spatial speakers. They are indeed very good. I chose the Mozarts over them (M1) in demo with the same amplification. Both sound stage and image like champs. The Spatial would be more neutral with a tighter bass but not as deep. I would warn you that due to the High Efficiency of the spatial's could be a problem with the wrong preamp or integrated. If there is noise you will hear it in the Spatial speakers. Also if your gain in preamp is too high you may end up with a small range of movement on the volume pot before reaching very high volume levels. |
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