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Some of the Best speakers for Prog Rock/Metal

Hi guys,

I'm in the hunt for speakers, preferably floorstanders, that would be best suited for progressive rock/metal. Common bands I listen to, to name a few, are: Opeth, Tool, Agalloch, Kamelot, Dark Tranquillity, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Nightwish, etc. If any of you know some of these bands, you know that they're not just balls out metal, but they have a lot more intricacies to them as well.

I honestly don't even know where to begin in the search for speakers that would be best for this. I do know that I plan on getting a tube CDP and tube amps to go with whatever speakers. So, list out some speakers/brands that would be great for this. At this point, don't worry about budget, just nothing above the $8-10K range.
heywaj10
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mapman
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For excellent sounding progressive rock internet radio with varied and deep playlists, put aside $800 or so for a SOundbridge or Squeezebox with external DAC on your system and tune in auralmoon.com, deliciousagony.com, or stellarattraction.com.

You can check them out on any computer as well...just will not sound as good!
tvad
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Already have a Squeezebox with excellent DAC. I'll check them out.
tvad
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Here's a short list of speakers to consider with your tube amp:
Audiokinesis
Classic Audio Reproductions
Coincident
Reference 3A
Devore

I believe the top two will be better on progressive rock because they have large bass drivers combined with horns, and they will move more air than the other speakers with smaller drivers.

This is not to say that the other speakers won't also sound great. It'll be a matter of personal preference.

FWIW, the Audiokinesis speakers are sold with a home trial period, so you can try them in your system and decide whether to keep them or return them.
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mapman
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Another I've never heard but would interest me in general with a tube amp for any kind of music including prog/metal would be the Shindo Latour.

http://www.toneimports.com/shindo/latour.html
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shadorne
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You probably want something that does not sound harsh or forward. Look for a design with a midrange scoop ( a dip in the midrange response from 1K to 4K or in practice a speaker with 6" or larger midrange and with a tweeter crosssed over high say at 4KHZ).
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