DigiPete Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Folks, Does anyone have suggestions for the best sounding speakers I could get up to about $1500 new or slightly used? Currently have Boston Acoustics VR2 Looking for a definite step up in SQ, neutral and transparent, but not overly bright. Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I would try to find your closest Paradigm dealer and have a listen to something from their Studio series. I auditioned the Studio 40's way back in 2000 but they were a bit out of reach at the time so I got the Monitor 7s instead. Ever since that day I've lusted after the Studio 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yikes Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'd agree that the Studio 60 is a very good speaker. I think it's the best (Performance/Price) in the Studio line. There's also the Revel F-12 to consider. I haven't heard it myself, but there has been enough squawking in the press that I would put it on my list to audition. http://stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/706revel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I would definitely put the Quad 22L on your short list. MSRP is US$1600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Enigma Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I got my Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Signature Monitors for $1,375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiPete Posted November 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Any thoughts on the Onix Rockets RS series like the 760 Swans Diva 6.2f Axiom M80 v.2 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I got my Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Signature Monitors for $1,375 Wow. Wish I could score a deal like that! Nice pickup!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Spendor s5e, used. Maybe even a s6e if you are lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Any thoughts on the Onix Rockets RS series like the 760 Swans Diva 6.2f Axiom M80 v.2 ? I've been putting together a new HT setup and considered all three of the speakers you mention. Here's my brief thoughts on all of them: The Rockets are nice speakers, albeit it a bit laid back, but really the sole reason why I passed on them is the matching center channel. It's absolutely huge and would in no way fit on either shelf of my TV stand. That may sound trivial, but it was a deal breaker for me. The 6.2 is from the "new" Swan line right? I've only heard the older Swan line-up and I hope they aren't still using the same piece of shit tweeter the older ones used. If they are using a different tweeter they might be worth checking out as I thought the original Swan's were a good bargain except for the tweeter. I've heard a good bit of the Axiom line-up and have owned a pair of M22ti's for a few years now and I have always liked them for their detail and neutrality. However they can be very bright and that is the main reason why I didn't strongly consider getting a pair of their towers to use as my main speakers. What I did end up getting are a pair of Quad 22L and the matching L-centre center channel. The 22L are a really nice sounding pair of speakers and the finish on them is stunning for the price. I'll post some pics when I get my camera back and I'll post more impressions in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiPete Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Well, After a moment of weakness in my resolve not to spend money... I went ahead and got the Paradigm Ref Studio 100s off of Agon. I heard them through a NAD master series pre amp (I think) and amp and they were magical. Very analog sounding on the CDs, but detailed. Superb imaging, they just sounded right. I'll post pics with them bedded down and impressions later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Color me jealous. Congrats man, looking forward to the pics and impressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Congrats on your new speakers, DigiPete. I really wish I had space and money for a proper 2-channel setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhd812 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 When you start looking again try to listen to some Dynaudio 72se's.. take a listen for the hell of it and maybe an audition in home first though! they have been found new for $1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiPete Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Billy, Thanks for the input. Life is so busy its hard to do everything I could, or should...and I fail miserably sometimes. Source upgrade is next, I think... Speakers will be down the line quite a ways now. Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbait Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Revel Concerta Series - F12 Best bang for your buck floorstanders on the market. No Question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islewind Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Well, I went ahead and got the Paradigm Ref Studio 100s off of Agon. Those Studio 100's are terrific speakers and very versatile. I've heard people try to knock them, but I think that's because they aren't esoteric or expensive enough. I compared them at length to some significantly more costly models and thought they held their own, very impressive sound. Not to mention they can play very, very loud! Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiPete Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Pics here http://www.head-case.org/index.php/topic,1898.msg47925.html#msg47925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Those Studio 100's are terrific speakers and very versatile. I've heard people try to knock them, but I think that's because they aren't esoteric or expensive enough. I compared them at length to some significantly more costly models and thought they held their own, very impressive sound. Not to mention they can play very, very loud! Good choice. Welcome to head-case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Welcome to head-case! Sorry about your thin skin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islewind Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Sorry about your thin skin! Glad to be here, thank you very much. I always did think my thin skin was more vulnerable than my wallet anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Glad to be here, thank you very much. I always did think my thin skin was more vulnerable than my wallet anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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