ncat
01-10-2005, 07:48 PM
I am in the process of replacing my 30+ year old Tandberg 3 ways and have not looked at speakers in that time or receivers, Luxman R115, since late 80s.
I have looked at same price range Martin Logans, Magnepans, JM Labs, Sonnus Faber, and Dalis.
I think I have settled between the Klipsch and the Studio 60s. I have auditioned the S4s as well, but for some reason found them a little harsh and I am not sure what it is that is doing that.
My quandry is this, the Studio 60s sound a little harsh as well, not horribly but every so often while auditioning. Clearly, the amps and cd players are superior to what I have now and I very well may not be attuned to the current components.
I would guess I may have to update my power and my cd player as well.
Suggestions on what I may be experiencing as well as equipment. I realize full well that speakers are a matter of personal auditory choice, but thoughts would be very welcome.
My listening preferences are classical, folk, 40s-80s, easy listening, wife is the same plus R &B.
The speaker budget is between 2k + 2.5k. Power around $800-900.
Thanks in advance. ncat :confused:
I have looked at same price range Martin Logans, Magnepans, JM Labs, Sonnus Faber, and Dalis.
I think I have settled between the Klipsch and the Studio 60s. I have auditioned the S4s as well, but for some reason found them a little harsh and I am not sure what it is that is doing that.
My quandry is this, the Studio 60s sound a little harsh as well, not horribly but every so often while auditioning. Clearly, the amps and cd players are superior to what I have now and I very well may not be attuned to the current components.
I would guess I may have to update my power and my cd player as well.
Suggestions on what I may be experiencing as well as equipment. I realize full well that speakers are a matter of personal auditory choice, but thoughts would be very welcome.
My listening preferences are classical, folk, 40s-80s, easy listening, wife is the same plus R &B.
The speaker budget is between 2k + 2.5k. Power around $800-900.
Thanks in advance. ncat :confused: