Tekton speakers aren't so attractive looking…might sound OK but really….maybe with some exotic finish. I'm looking into single ended tube amps so I just bought a pair of (93db efficient) Sonist Recital 3s, solid wood (Poplar) with a deep reddish finish, and they look great. My wife likes them, but doesn't care much about gear as a hobby as is the case with 99% of everybody I know. I try to hide wire behind things and keep the rig from dominating the room, and when people come by for fun I move the speakers back so so nobody feels like they could knock them over…I put the grills on also if I think about it.
Speaker recommendation for married couple
I am the guy who opened the thread "Harbeth Love". Unfortunately, wife didn't like them at all. She listened to ATC, nope. Spendor? Nope. I do trust her ears too but we need speakers that we both like. I remember her liking this Sonus Faber speakers (can't recall the model but I know newer Fabers). She also likes KEF LS50 which I find good but not outstanding. Any help for this married couple?:)
- ...
- 111 posts total
Notes from the wife :) Hello wife. Buying Hi-Fi is quite a tricky subject. Sizable dosh for something personal. It is even more tricky for me because I live very close to the edge of the earth and the opportunities for listening are few and far between. Not only that but I have a wide range of styles to accommodate; from singer and guitar to large orchestra. That is enough about me. I like the suggestions so far about Sonus, Canton, and Tannoy. You can add Triangle and to that. In particular I think the 'paper driver' comment is right on the money. I think little boxes - Harbeths, LS3/5a, Kef LS50 - wont cut it. These days manufacturers do sterling work with getting bass from small designs but the bass - while there - seems a little contrived, without real body. Sorry for the abstract language, but hopefully you are used to it by now. Or as has been said 'There is no substitute for cubic inches' - or was that in relation to vehicle engines? :-> I know there is already enough to think about but (& sorry if I have missed it) what amp is to drive the speakers? The relationship between those is the most important issue in system matching, in fact this is why 'active speakers' are inherently right. Good luck. |
Listen to these:
|
Speakers will depend on your budget, amps and room size. But considering all +/- average, I would go for Tektons or for near perfect unbeatable sound beauty and balance for pounds/sound: XTZ Divine 100.33 http://www.xtzsound.eu/product/divine-100-33 |
- 111 posts total