what is your dream speaker...

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Originally Posted by Feanor

Since this thread is revived, I'm going to revise my "ideal" speaker choice away from the planars I mentioned almost a year ago.

Nothing wrong with the planar sound, but I, (and I suspect my wife though she rarely says anything), are getting weary of the space requirements -- in our smallish living room, (12'x 22'x 8'), something smaller the could be placed closer to the wall would be nice.


I don't have a sort list of "ideal" speakers but think high quality "pro" speakers might just fill the bill pretty well. Active, (i.e. self-powered), pro speakers can have the following characteristics:

• Relatively small sized
• Custom crossovers designed for the drivers
• Separate amps with power, etc., attuned to the specific drivers
• Bass adjustment depending on placement, i.e. proximity to walls & corners
• Controlled dispersion to minimized wall, ceiling, floor reflections.
• Additionally some have DSP equalization systems to precisely tune response.

On these bases a pair (for stereo) of 8240A (with DSP) look close to "ideal" combined with their 7270A subwoofer (with DSP), plus their GLM.SE EQ system -- this is the combo recommended by Genelec according to my listening room and listening requirements.

http://www.genelec.com/documents/ima...ducts/8240.jpg

http://www.genelec.com/documents/ima...ducts/7270.jpg

http://www.genelec.com/documents/ima...creenshots.jpg

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Looks like a cool option... Pro speakers have a lot of appeal, especially when space (and cost) is a concern...

Another option you could consider, since you already have a small amp would be something like Revel Performa M22 monitors (as they have some basic tone controls on the back for placing near to a wall)...

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Originally Posted by Ajani

Looks like a cool option... Pro speakers have a lot of appeal, especially when space (and cost) is a concern...

Another option you could consider, since you already have a small amp would be something like Revel Performa M22 monitors (as they have some basic tone controls on the back for placing near to a wall)...

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Well Genelec isn't especially cheap, e.g. the 8240A's are $1600 each.

The Revel M22's look pretty good; (unlike some people, I don't have an intense hatred of speakers from Harmon International).

What if you hook all these speakers on one system and play dubstep on max volume...

My "dream" speakers would be a pair of GoldenEar Triton Two loudspeakers. I auditioned them at a local retailer and was blown away by the top to bottom coherence. I thought briefly about buying them, but, after being married for 33 years, the thought of having to start over kept my credit card safely in my wallet.

I'd like to add a few alternates if I had a larger room and cost is no object


Acapella Sphaeron Excalibur
Trenner and Freidle RA BOX
Silbatone Acoustics "Aporia" single driver full range
Perfect 8 Technologies "The Force" loudspeakers - Bass module not shown.

Since I've already shot my wad (no reference to Ajani's posted picture from MSShifi) on my dream speakers, I'm going to have to stand pat. Fortunately, I'm still in bliss... and apparently still horny.

Rather than just the speakers - what about dream system? I heard something similar here in Hong Kong and I want it. Can anyone lend me ~$400,000 US? And by lend I mean give.

Audio Note Ongaku Kensei - YouTube

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Originally Posted by RGA

Rather than just the speakers - what about dream system? I heard something similar here in Hong Kong and I want it. Can anyone lend me ~$400,000 US? And by lend I mean give.

Audio Note Ongaku Kensei - YouTube

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Well, it wouldn't be any of that Audio Note waste-of-money poop. In the first place, I'd go multi-channel. And I wouldn't need to spend $400k either, (unless you count the cost of a new house & listening room into it).

I'd be looking at, say, the top-of-the-line Anthem prepro plus Genelec active speakers. Complementing these, of course, would be a great TV and video player.

Yeah I understand that Feanor.

A system you've never heard is poop and a system you've never heard is what you salivate after. I have heard Genelec active speakers and Anthem Pre-Pro combinations before and after Paradigm took them over.

Although if you do go that route I would suggest ATC over Genelec. Or I should say - Audition it before you buy the Genelec.

This company is THE company for MC sound IME - so far. ATC Loudspeakers. ATC Monitors. ATC SCM. ATC Speakers. Manufacturers of speakers, monitors, drive units and amplifiers. Granted I have not heard a ton of them - on a budget M&K would be worth a listen as well. It's the speaker of choice of George Lucas - not B&W despite the hype.

Well I've got another "Dream" speaker and it's the new Magnepan 3.7! http://www.avguide.com/sites/next-te...maggie_371.jpg

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Originally Posted by RGA

Yeah I understand that Feanor.

A system you've never heard is poop and a system you've never heard is what you salivate after. I have heard Genelec active speakers and Anthem Pre-Pro combinations before and after Paradigm took them over.

Although if you do go that route I would suggest ATC over Genelec. Or I should say - Audition it before you buy the Genelec.

This company is THE company for MC sound IME - so far. ATC Loudspeakers. ATC Monitors. ATC SCM. ATC Speakers. Manufacturers of speakers, monitors, drive units and amplifiers. Granted I have not heard a ton of them - on a budget M&K would be worth a listen as well. It's the speaker of choice of George Lucas - not B&W despite the hype.

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ATC would be well worth considering given the M/C and HT orientation I was talking about. I won't be getting much in the way of equipment upgrades in the near future, big or small.

When we're talking about hobbies, nobody is right or wrong. (That is, unless they hurt people or bankrupt their families.) So Audio Note or various other vinyl/tube/high-efficiency are valid if they appeal.

Sorry for the Double Revival of this thread, but I've changed my mind about the Triton 2's. After having attended T.H.E. Show in Newport and visiting the KEF room, I now positively lust after the Blades. Scary -real sounding from any spot in the room, including the doorway. If anyone has $30,000 they could "loan" me, they will immediately be added to my Christmas card list.

Oh, I'll also need an additional $10,000. These puppies require some serious amplification!

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Originally Posted by RoyY51

Sorry for the Double Revival of this thread, but I've changed my mind about the Triton 2's. After having attended T.H.E. Show in Newport and visiting the KEF room, I now positively lust after the Blades. Scary -real sounding from any spot in the room, including the doorway. If anyone has $30,000 they could "loan" me, they will immediately be added to my Christmas card list.

Oh, I'll also need an additional $10,000. These puppies require some serious amplification!

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This speaker by KEF is reported to have the same driver as the Blade minus the side mounted woofers. I would like to hear a pair.

KEF LS50

Me too...I'm just afraid that my subwoofers would not integrate as well as the wondrous 4 side firing woofers on each Blade. But I'd be willing to give it a shot...

P.S....you don't happen to have $40,000 that you don't need...do 'ya?

Photos

after spending time earlier this year listening to all type / price level speakers, here is my new favorite / dream speaker.

Aerial Acoustics Model 9 In Rosewood | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34457544@N02/3434159130/

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Originally Posted by Tarheel_

after spending time earlier this year listening to all type / price level speakers, here is my new favorite / dream speaker.

Aerial Acoustics Model 9 In Rosewood | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34457544@N02/3434159130/

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Beautiful!

The Little Kef was not very good at CAS - I had to leave it was pretty bad - no lows - brittle highs no depth poor dynamics - Plenty of far better sub $1000 speakers out there than the small Kef.. The Blade was much better and in a not so good room - in a better (smaller) room they could have been terrific I think.