November 24, 200619 yr 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
November 24, 200619 yr 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.
November 24, 200619 yr 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/
November 27, 200619 yr Author Any thoughts on the Onix Rockets RS series like the 760 Swans Diva 6.2f Axiom M80 v.2 ?
November 27, 200619 yr I got my Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Signature Monitors for $1,375 Wow. Wish I could score a deal like that! Nice pickup!!
December 28, 200619 yr 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.
July 29, 200718 yr Author 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
July 29, 200718 yr Congrats on your new speakers, DigiPete. I really wish I had space and money for a proper 2-channel setup.
August 1, 200718 yr 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.
August 1, 200718 yr Author 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
August 21, 200718 yr Revel Concerta Series - F12 Best bang for your buck floorstanders on the market. No Question.
August 24, 200718 yr 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.
August 24, 200718 yr Author Pics here http://www.head-case.org/index.php/topic,1898.msg47925.html#msg47925
August 24, 200718 yr 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!
August 25, 200718 yr 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.
August 25, 200718 yr Glad to be here, thank you very much. I always did think my thin skin was more vulnerable than my wallet anyway.
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