Speaker Recommendations?

replicant_argent · 06-08-2009, 07:39 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, 08:17 AM

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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.

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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, 08:57 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.

HK3- · 06-08-2009, 10:29 AM

When I was building my mancave I went with the Bose Accoustimass 10 series and ran them with a Denon 115 watt X 7 receiver. I'm no audio head but IMO these things sound pretty decent.

<---- me in the basement.

mash · 06-08-2009, 10:23 PM

There is a Canadian manufacturer called PSB that make fantastic, well-priced speakers. Hard to beat for the money.
If you want to spend more, there is an American company called Thiel, out of Kentucky, that make a great product.

06-08-2009, 07:39 AM	#1
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 07:44 AM.

06-08-2009, 08:57 AM	#3
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.

06-08-2009, 10:29 AM	#4
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? When I was building my mancave I went with the Bose Accoustimass 10 series and ran them with a Denon 115 watt X 7 receiver. I'm no audio head but IMO these things sound pretty decent. <---- me in the basement.

06-08-2009, 10:23 PM	#5
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Speaker Recommendations? There is a Canadian manufacturer called PSB that make fantastic, well-priced speakers. Hard to beat for the money. If you want to spend more, there is an American company called Thiel, out of Kentucky, that make a great product.