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Looking for speaker ideas.

Looking for speaker ideas and room size is 11 w x 16 l x 9 ft ceilings.....room has acoustical panels. Music ranges from Big Band , Blues, Rock.

Equipment so far is :

Wyred 4 Sound st-500
deHavilland Mercury Preamp
Sim audio phono pre
VPI Industries HW-19 mkIII GLOSS BLACK W/MOERCH UP-4 / Ortofon Black

Have looked at different Spendor , Proac, Totem speakers but not sure if those would work for the rock music and would a sub be needed with those if they would be able to play rock music ?

Budget is $2000-2500
addyson815
gdnrbob
2,421 posts
 
+1 sbank.
bassdude
194 posts
 
Yes - it's in the reviews on the Web site.  Just need to read down through them all.
steakster
720 posts
 
+1 bob_reynolds   re: monitors/subs    In anticipation of adding subs, I looked for a monitor with a large cabinet that would easily deliver down to 40 hz.   This would facilitate better bass integration - especially, for a kickdrum that spans the cross-over point.  Getting drums right, helps to provide PRaT.  The advantage of a self-powered sub (or subs) is that they can be placed anywhere to adjust for room anomalies.  Just like any speaker, they need good placement re: your listening chair.
mwoltmann
4 posts
 
The 683 S2 by Bowers are a true bargain. You essentially get the CM series components without the flash. I bought them for my sitting room. I have the 802 in my listening room and they sound much better but are much more money. I auditioned Paradigm SVS Golden Ear Wharfedale JBL Pro McIntosh Martin Logan and I went with the Bowers 
keithtexas
226 posts
 

Get these and you could sell your amp.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-genelec-inc-ht-208b-active-monitors-3-speakers-includes...

Utilitarian look and no grills but they would rock.

I've heard some in a mixing studio and they were very nice.

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