RichGrim
New Member
I am open to bookshelf or floor standing. I listen to a wide variety of music almost exclusively on vinyl. Classic rock Zappa,Zep,Neil,Dylan etc etc, Jazz Swing-Fusion, early heavy rock Sabbath etc.
I would like to stay away from subwoofers. $2000 is my max budget for a pair. I live in Brooklyn and don’t know of any dealers that would allow home auditioning. Any dealer suggestions?
I am currently using a rebuilt Marantz 2250B 50WPC, Thorens TD147 with Grado G2. My room is ~20’ X 11’ with speakers against the long wall.
I plan to upgrade amplifiers next and want to build around the next speakers I purchase. In the mean time I would like to be able to use and enjoy my setup with the Marantz.
Speakers I have auditioned in show rooms so far. All of them with a Rega Brio R. I apologize in advance if I am using any terms incorrectly.
Dynaudio X14, DM 3/7, Focus 160
Opera Mezza
While auditioning the Dyn X14 and Opera the lack of low end turned me off immediately, spacial detail was good (I would def need a sub). The floor standing DM 3/7 had the low end but seemed too warm (bloomy?) Upright bass did not sound like an upright bass.
Without telling me the price the dealer pulled out the Focus 160s. They seemed to have a full enough range with enough clarity tightness in the lows. Eureka! Unfortunately they are $600 over my budget and that’s without stands.
Any suggestions on models I should check out in the NYC area would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
-Rich
I would like to stay away from subwoofers. $2000 is my max budget for a pair. I live in Brooklyn and don’t know of any dealers that would allow home auditioning. Any dealer suggestions?
I am currently using a rebuilt Marantz 2250B 50WPC, Thorens TD147 with Grado G2. My room is ~20’ X 11’ with speakers against the long wall.
I plan to upgrade amplifiers next and want to build around the next speakers I purchase. In the mean time I would like to be able to use and enjoy my setup with the Marantz.
Speakers I have auditioned in show rooms so far. All of them with a Rega Brio R. I apologize in advance if I am using any terms incorrectly.
Dynaudio X14, DM 3/7, Focus 160
Opera Mezza
While auditioning the Dyn X14 and Opera the lack of low end turned me off immediately, spacial detail was good (I would def need a sub). The floor standing DM 3/7 had the low end but seemed too warm (bloomy?) Upright bass did not sound like an upright bass.
Without telling me the price the dealer pulled out the Focus 160s. They seemed to have a full enough range with enough clarity tightness in the lows. Eureka! Unfortunately they are $600 over my budget and that’s without stands.
Any suggestions on models I should check out in the NYC area would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
-Rich