Classical music speakers

[zinneken]

I'm having a hard time with what you said before that you like live performances and that no speaker has satisfied your ears. And if $600 is your way to fix that, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but not much in that price will sound to your liking. ...

That's what I feared, and why I turned to this forum. I had 2 fears, the room space and the budget for my expectations.

The room space has already been commented on as being too small for great speakers. And I'm sure you're right regarding the budget.

I'm not ready yet to leave the idea behind, but the last thing I want to do is be disappointed or frustrated at the speakers/system. I do have high expectations, especially as I don't know what to expect from a system vs concert. But I don't have the budget or space (I'd need the speakers, amp, and CD player for around $1500) I don't have a shop with a competence in sound for classical and jazz close to where I live, so that's why I ask you guys on this forum.

So, is there a way for me or am I better not trying and keep on going to concerts as much as possible?

[Starson]

I believe the most important thing is the "source" (record or cd player) then some accoustic job and a good amp.. lastly the speaker and believe me, it’ll be even better than a live experience

Cheers

[RoyY51]

Have you considered audiophile-quality headphones? I listened to a high-end Grado set the other day, and I was astonished at the sound quality. Of course, only you will be able to participate in the experience, but it would bring you in under your budget. Waaay under your budget.

[Ajani]

Have you considered audiophile-quality headphones? I listened to a high-end Grado set the other day, and I was astonished at the sound quality. Of course, only you will be able to participate in the experience, but it would bring you in under your budget. Waaay under your budget.

I'll 2nd this suggestion... I'm actually considering a pair of quality headphones, untill I'm ready to rebuild my 2 channel setup...

[zinneken]

I'll 2nd this suggestion... I'm actually considering a pair of quality headphones, untill I'm ready to rebuild my 2 channel setup...

Thanks for the great suggestion, but not an option for me. I'm really not keen on stuff like that.

[Ajani]

Thanks for the great suggestion, but not an option for me. I'm really not keen on stuff like that.

LOL....

For just over $1500...

I'd probably go for

Monitor Audio RS6 Loudspeakers (MSRP $1000)
NAD C315BEE Integrated Amp (MSRP $350)
NAD C515BEE CD Player (MSRP $300)

Total MSRP $1650.... But you could probably get it for $1500 if you look around...

And if you already have a DVD player, then you could scrap the CD Player for now, thus bringing the cost down to $1350....