And they will leave many so called modern speakers in the dust, market is full of really horrible overpriced boom boxes which proove, never buy based on price only, a fixed budget often a failure.
Speakers around £3000
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And they will leave many so called modern speakers in the dust, market is full of really horrible overpriced boom boxes which proove, never buy based on price only, a fixed budget often a failure.
Tigerjones
Bagpuss
If I were looking for a standmount in that ball park I’d definitely consider something from Buchardt.
https://buchardtaudio.com/products/s400-mkii
https://buchardtaudio.com/products/s400-mkii
crimsondonkey
pfm Member
Keep your money in your pocket for as long as possible and go and listen to lots of different systems, preferably domestically rather than at dealers, and give yourself chance to discover the sound presentation that suits you.
Its no good asking me as I'll just say horns because that's what I like and what I have - and pretty much everyone recommending anything will be doing much the same, ignore everyone and find your own match.
TBH most people in this hobby can find themselves with money burning a hole in their pocket and buy the first thing that sounds good or better. Inevitably what follows is a long and winding road of swapping and expense.
Its no good asking me as I'll just say horns because that's what I like and what I have - and pretty much everyone recommending anything will be doing much the same, ignore everyone and find your own match.
TBH most people in this hobby can find themselves with money burning a hole in their pocket and buy the first thing that sounds good or better. Inevitably what follows is a long and winding road of swapping and expense.
martin clark
pinko bodger
I landed the mint Impulse H2s I've loved & used c 17years & will not sell; and the mint, low-hours, serviced Quad 989s that are my go-to for the last 4years, for less in total - including the van hires etc. Oh, and that'd just include the mint serviced ESl57s I had - then sold on after 3yrs of joy - earlier.
There is some stunning stuff out there - whatever one's taste or desire.
NickofWimbledon
pfm Member
There are lots of good speakers on eBay for less than £3K. However, I have to agree with @James - speakers work with rooms andwe need to think about how far from walls they are, how solid the floor, how reflective and bright the surfaces are, and so on.
For example, I think all these fall into 'conventional wisdom': -
Floorstanding SFs, ATCs and Spendors will typically want more space around them than most Neats (and I am a big fan of recent Neats) to be at their best.
Downward firing speakers will probably be happier on wood than a shag pile.
Naim SL2s and Tannoys are very different, but both work well against a back wall.
Talking to loal dealers about ex-dem speakers that might well suit and that you/ they can try in your actual room may be the most reliable way forward.
For example, I think all these fall into 'conventional wisdom': -
Floorstanding SFs, ATCs and Spendors will typically want more space around them than most Neats (and I am a big fan of recent Neats) to be at their best.
Downward firing speakers will probably be happier on wood than a shag pile.
Naim SL2s and Tannoys are very different, but both work well against a back wall.
Talking to loal dealers about ex-dem speakers that might well suit and that you/ they can try in your actual room may be the most reliable way forward.
Plus one for early SF speakers. I am lucky enough to own some original guarneri. Vocals - especially female - are incredible. They handle other music perfectly well within their bass limitation's
Darren L
Egalitarian
Add a quality sub or two and spend a bit of time on dialling in and positioning and there's no limitations IME.