Speaker Recommendations?

mikeyj23 · 06-07-2009, 04:39 PM

I'm looking to change my speaker setup a little bit, and wanted to see if any audiophiles on CA had recommendations for me. Currently my home desk/office setup is the following:
NAD L40 CD receiver
ProAc Tablette 2000 speakers on stands.

I really like the sound of these speakers, but they seem very 2D compared to the Wharfedales in my TV setup. I do a lot of serious listening at my desk, and enjoy more of a depth of sound than the ProAcs have to offer.

As soon as I have a new office, I'll move the ProAcs there and replace them at my home desk with new speakers. Any recommendations for a pair?

AD720 · 06-07-2009, 04:48 PM

whew...you are talking way out of league here.

That being said I am very happy with my (aging) KEF Reference towers. The UNI-Q really makes the high end very pleasing. The only issue with KEF is you need a beefy amp to get them going (your NAD should do the job fine though). If I were to upgrade my (aging - again) Integra I would probably fall in love with them all over again.

Maybe look into the KEF 201/2. They have been getting stellar reviews and are a damn sexy looking loudspeaker.

Speakers are like cigars, there are a thousand out there and everyone has a favorite - good luck!

kaelaria · 06-07-2009, 06:27 PM

BOSE baby!

kelmac07 · 06-07-2009, 08:04 PM

Can't go wrong with BOSE!!

06-07-2009, 08:07 PM

B&W or Paradigm signature.

Bose is crap.

Canton is very good too! Thats what I have.

rack04 · 06-07-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowgoat

B&W or Paradigm signature.

Bose is crap.

Canton is very good too! Thats what I have.

I have Paradigm Monitor 7 v.5 in front, Paradigm Mini Monitor v.5 in rear, and Paradigm CC-290 v.5 center. I auditioned many speakers and these where by far my favorite.

MTB996 · 06-07-2009, 08:57 PM

I've been happy with B&Ws for solid state. Going to analog, there is a whole new world out there... I have a pair of Silverline Sonatas with my analog gear and they can really sing.

What type of music do you listen to? Volume levels? How is the room? High end audio can be a lifelong mission that makes cigar $s seem like pennies

CueTheMusic · 06-07-2009, 08:58 PM

Check out www.av123.com. Great speakers for a great price.

I have a of some x-sls towers and they sound excellent, if you want to spend a bit more, you can get some rockets or even higher.

JE3146 · 06-07-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowgoat

B&W or Paradigm signature.

Bose is crap.

Canton is very good too! Thats what I have.

There was obvious sarcasm in those posts

06-08-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE3146

There was obvious sarcasm in those posts

Yes.
Tons of it!

14holestogie · 06-08-2009, 04:12 AM

Vintage Klipsch. I have a set of Forte's from the late 70's that are amazing.
Not sure what the newer stuff is like.

mikeyj23 · 06-07-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaelaria

BOSE baby!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Can't go wrong with BOSE!!

uhm no...

ucla695 · 06-07-2009, 10:05 PM

I love B&Ws!!

06-08-2009, 07:26 AM

Seems the general concensus is the following as per audiophiles are concerned:
1- (2.1) Logitech Z-2300
2- (2.1) Altec Lansing's VS2321
3- (2.1) Harman Kardon Soundsticks

rack04 · 06-08-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

Seems the general concensus is the following as per audiophiles are concerned:
1- (2.1) Logitech Z-2300
2- (2.1) Altec Lansing's VS2321
3- (2.1) Harman Kardon Soundsticks

I would stay far away from Logicrap.

skullnrose · 06-08-2009, 08:16 AM

I'll give my vote to Paradigm give them a listen to me they are very pleasing.Give the different lines/models a try all are worth checking out.

SmokinDuck · 06-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skullnrose

I'll give my vote to Paradigm give them a listen to me they are very pleasing.Give the different lines/models a try all are worth checking out.

Definitely Paradigm.

I love the sound of mine.

replicant_argent · 06-08-2009, 08:39 AM

I would recommend, (yet again), the best audio forum on the web, (IMVHO)
www.avsforum.org

More info than you can actually process without feeling like your head has been shaken out of your skull by a huge sub, but you can find real info there. Speakers, like cigars, are a subjective thing, and your wallet, and mileage, may vary from many others, but there is no question that AVS has the info you are looking for, in spades, and you may discover some other equipment you never thought of before.
While I am far from an audiophile, I currently run a few more 'vintage' sets of speakers, and they agree with my level of deafness from too many gunshots and too much loud music when I was a lad.

as a side note, a decent shop will let you demo speakers in your home with no problem. If you lived near me, I would take 4 or 5 different pairs over to you to find out what sounds best to you, in your space.

06-08-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rack04

I would stay far away from Logicrap.

I was putting in some information as to what was popular in the audio world,,,if you want the best speakers and can afford them the McIntosh is the way to go. I have never heard anything better in my life than these speakers but they come with a price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I would recommend, (yet again), the best audio forum on the web, (IMVHO)
www.avsforum.org

More info than you can actually process without feeling like your head has been shaken out of your skull by a huge sub, but you can find real info there. Speakers, like cigars, are a subjective thing, and your wallet, and mileage, may vary from many others, but there is no question that AVS has the info you are looking for, in spades, and you may discover some other equipment you never thought of before.
While I am far from an audiophile, I currently run a few more 'vintage' sets of speakers, and they agree with my level of deafness from too many gunshots and too much loud music when I was a lad.

as a side note, a decent shop will let you demo speakers in your home with no problem. If you lived near me, I would take 4 or 5 different pairs over to you to find out what sounds best to you, in your space.

Excellent advice,,,might as well bring them into your environment to see what you think is best before buying.

Negncic · 06-08-2009, 09:57 AM

I am not an expert but I did a fair amount of research and wound up setting buying Definitive Technology's Mythos series. I added ,according to reviews one of the best dollar for dollar subwoofers the definitive technology supercube. If there are better speakers and/or subwoofers out there in the same price range I would like to know about them.

06-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Speaker Recommendations? I'm looking to change my speaker setup a little bit, and wanted to see if any audiophiles on CA had recommendations for me. Currently my home desk/office setup is the following: NAD L40 CD receiver ProAc Tablette 2000 speakers on stands. I really like the sound of these speakers, but they seem very 2D compared to the Wharfedales in my TV setup. I do a lot of serious listening at my desk, and enjoy more of a depth of sound than the ProAcs have to offer. As soon as I have a new office, I'll move the ProAcs there and replace them at my home desk with new speakers. Any recommendations for a pair?

06-07-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? whew...you are talking way out of league here. That being said I am very happy with my (aging) KEF Reference towers. The UNI-Q really makes the high end very pleasing. The only issue with KEF is you need a beefy amp to get them going (your NAD should do the job fine though). If I were to upgrade my (aging - again) Integra I would probably fall in love with them all over again. Maybe look into the KEF 201/2. They have been getting stellar reviews and are a damn sexy looking loudspeaker. Speakers are like cigars, there are a thousand out there and everyone has a favorite - good luck! __________________

06-07-2009, 06:27 PM	#3
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? BOSE baby! __________________ Cigar Videos

06-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? Can't go wrong with BOSE!!

06-07-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speaker Recommendations? B&W or Paradigm signature. Bose is crap. Canton is very good too! Thats what I have. Last edited by yellowgoat; 06-07-2009 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Canton

06-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#7
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? I've been happy with B&Ws for solid state. Going to analog, there is a whole new world out there... I have a pair of Silverline Sonatas with my analog gear and they can really sing. What type of music do you listen to? Volume levels? How is the room? High end audio can be a lifelong mission that makes cigar $s seem like pennies

06-07-2009, 08:58 PM	#8
CueTheMusic Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeremy Location: Surrounded by corn Posts: 81 Trading: (2)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? Check out www.av123.com. Great speakers for a great price. I have a of some x-sls towers and they sound excellent, if you want to spend a bit more, you can get some rockets or even higher.

06-08-2009, 04:12 AM	#11
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? Vintage Klipsch. I have a set of Forte's from the late 70's that are amazing. Not sure what the newer stuff is like. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

06-07-2009, 10:05 PM	#13
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? I love B&Ws!!

06-08-2009, 07:26 AM	#14
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speaker Recommendations? Seems the general concensus is the following as per audiophiles are concerned: 1- (2.1) Logitech Z-2300 2- (2.1) Altec Lansing's VS2321 3- (2.1) Harman Kardon Soundsticks

06-08-2009, 08:16 AM	#16
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? I'll give my vote to Paradigm give them a listen to me they are very pleasing.Give the different lines/models a try all are worth checking out. __________________

06-08-2009, 08:39 AM	#18
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? I would recommend, (yet again), the best audio forum on the web, (IMVHO) www.avsforum.org More info than you can actually process without feeling like your head has been shaken out of your skull by a huge sub, but you can find real info there. Speakers, like cigars, are a subjective thing, and your wallet, and mileage, may vary from many others, but there is no question that AVS has the info you are looking for, in spades, and you may discover some other equipment you never thought of before. While I am far from an audiophile, I currently run a few more 'vintage' sets of speakers, and they agree with my level of deafness from too many gunshots and too much loud music when I was a lad. as a side note, a decent shop will let you demo speakers in your home with no problem. If you lived near me, I would take 4 or 5 different pairs over to you to find out what sounds best to you, in your space. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 06-08-2009 at 08:44 AM.

06-08-2009, 09:57 AM	#20
Negncic Killed By Death Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: West Islip NY Posts: 499 Trading: (74)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? I am not an expert but I did a fair amount of research and wound up setting buying Definitive Technology's Mythos series. I added ,according to reviews one of the best dollar for dollar subwoofers the definitive technology supercube. If there are better speakers and/or subwoofers out there in the same price range I would like to know about them.