Author Topic: Recommended speakers for audio only set up (Read 8570 times)

tonedeaf · « **on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 08:10 AM »

Hi all,

Are there speakers models or speaker brands which are more suitable for audio?

a. If yes, what are these?
b. I'm particularly interested in those in the mid-level, maybe 30-40K range. Can you specify models and brands so I can try to find stores for audition?
c. For these speakers, are there also matching or more suitable amps? Please specify as well.

Edit:

Music played - Occasional pop, lots of standards, acoustic, r&b. No hard rock or heavy metal.
Room size - 20sqm, but listening area is only half of that

Thanks in advance.

meat_eater · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 08:23 AM »

That depends on your amp and your taste (what type of music you listen to)

For 40k, there are a lot of good choices out there.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 08:26 AM »

Quote from: meat_eater on Jan 16, 2015 at 08:23 AM

That depends on your amp and your taste (what type of music you listen to)

For 40k, there are a lot of good choices out there.

Occasional pop, lots of standards, acoustic, r&b. No hard rock or heavy metal.

I will be buying another amp (not my HT amp) to match the speakers.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 08:49 AM »

1. KEF LS50 paired with tube amp
2. B&W CM1 series 2 paired with Rotel
3. PSB Imagine B paired with NAD
4. Full Range (Audio Nirvana) paired with SET tube amp
5. Monitor Audio RX6 paired with Rotel
6. Goldenear Aon 2 paired with tube amp or Marantz
7. Dynaudio Excite X14

meat_eater · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 08:50 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Jan 16, 2015 at 08:26 AM

Occasional pop, lots of standards, acoustic, r&b. No hard rock or heavy metal.

I will be buying another amp (not my HT amp) to match the speakers.

What amp do you have in mind? That helps in giving you recommendations as far as matching is concerned.

Also, please give the size of your room, because if your room is small, youre better of with bs speakers, those require proper standans to work their best.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:02 AM »

Quote from: ♡ Louie_18™ ✌ on Jan 16, 2015 at 08:49 AM

1. KEF LS50 paired with tube amp
2. B&W CM1 series 2 paired with Rotel
3. PSB Imagine B paired with NAD
4. Full Range (Audio Nirvana) paired with SET tube amp
5. Monitor Audio RX6 paired with Rotel
6. Goldenear Aon 2 paired with tube amp or Marantz
7. Dynaudio Excite X14

Thank you Louie. Of the speakers you mentioned, I am familiar with the KEF LS50 because of a thread here in pinoydvd, and the Imagine B, because I own the Image B6. I've yet to hear or see any of the others but will look into those in the next few weeks.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:25 AM »

Quote from: meat_eater on Jan 16, 2015 at 08:50 AM

What amp do you have in mind? That helps in giving you recommendations as far as matching is concerned.

Also, please give the size of your room, because if your room is small, youre better of with bs speakers, those require proper standans to work their best.

I actually have no idea what amp to get for music. I'm only familiar with the usual HT ones - Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:26 AM »

Ayan na, after ng CD player ng turntable, dedicated speakers na for audio.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:35 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Jan 16, 2015 at 09:25 AM

I actually have no idea what amp to get for music. I'm only familiar with the usual HT ones - Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha.

NAD, Rotel, Marantz, AMX Tube Amps, Cayin Tube Amps, Line Magnetic Tube Amps, and vintage amps like Sansui, Technics, Luxman, etc. are some of the popular audio amps that are budget friendly but have very very good sound quality...

geriboy · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:44 AM »

don't forget those amplifiers (pre-amps, integrated amp, power amp) made by sirs JojoD, tony, rene rivo, andrew sevilla, mang rod, etc etc

pati mga speakers rin ni sir Anthony (diy_master)

ang dami pagpipilian

tonedeaf · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:48 AM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Jan 16, 2015 at 09:26 AM

Ayan na, after ng CD player ng turntable, dedicated speakers na for audio.

So far, cd player pa lang natuloy. Hahaha! I'm still having second thoughts about getting a turntable (although I already know what I want in case I push through).

meat_eater · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:52 AM »

You just opened a big can of worms! Hahahaha

Take your time in deciding what you want. Audition lang palagi, at the end of the day, the one that puts a smile on your face is the right gear for you.

CoolTOYZPH · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 09:58 AM »

Quote from: ♡ Louie_18™ ✌ on Jan 16, 2015 at 08:49 AM

1. KEF LS50 paired with tube amp
2. B&W CM1 series 2 paired with Rotel
3. PSB Imagine B paired with NAD
4. Full Range (Audio Nirvana) paired with SET tube amp
5. Monitor Audio RX6 paired with Rotel
6. Goldenear Aon 2 paired with tube amp or Marantz
7. Dynaudio Excite X14

8. Duevel Planets + Tube AMP - Have a sweet spot wherever you are seated in the room.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 10:10 AM »

Quote from: CoolTOYZ on Jan 16, 2015 at 09:58 AM

8. Duevel Planets + Tube AMP - Have a sweet spot wherever you are seated in the room.

Yes, I agree... I was able to experience this with Sir Alfie's (obsi) system and they have a very wide sound stage

qguy · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 10:25 AM »

Is the 40K for speakers alone ? Amp would have its own budget ?
Are you a basshead or at least want well defined palpable bass ?

tonedeaf · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 03:57 PM »

Quote from: qguy on Jan 16, 2015 at 10:25 AM

Is the 40K for speakers alone ? Amp would have its own budget ?
Are you a basshead or at least want well defined palpable bass ?

Yes, just for speakers =)

Since I like r&b and standards (Diana Krall, Michael Buble, Sinatra), at least palpable bass.

oicnoreg · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 04:41 PM »

Go with B & W 600 series and Rotel or Cayin

Courage · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 04:53 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Jan 16, 2015 at 03:57 PM

Yes, just for speakers =)

Since I like r&b and standards (Diana Krall, Michael Buble, Sinatra), at least palpable bass.

Synchrony One B + NAD Amp.... he he he

geriboy · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 04:57 PM »

Quote from: meat_eater on Jan 16, 2015 at 09:52 AM

You just opened a big can of worms! Hahahaha

Take your time in deciding what you want. Audition lang palagi, at the end of the day, the one that puts a smile on your face is the right gear for you.

I couldn't agree more

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 06:59 PM »

Dynes!

meat_eater · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 07:11 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Jan 16, 2015 at 06:59 PM

Dynes!

I wanted to recommend this, but without a proper high current amp, the ts might not like the sound...

I have read though, that the x12/x14 has a linear impedance, so that might help in her amplifier matching...

Hmmmm.... An emotiva poweramp of course is a proven match

(kulam na agad) hehehe

Dracula · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 07:19 PM »

Sonus Faber

dodie · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 16, 2015 at 08:38 PM »

gusto ko sana is xavian jr, dynes contour 1.4 or the reference 3A dulcet, but given that budget atty, you myt want to try the rega rs3. its my personal preference, its a little floorstanding speaker, ang liit liit lang nya na FS pero ang galing galing. makakapili ka pa ng kulay that will match your listening room and gears....

musika · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 11:15 AM »

MA Silver 1 all rounder speaker for me. not soft not live it suit your type of music. worth a try. it has bass for its size.

just me

Gino · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 12:08 PM »

Ano kaya ang hit rate of a suggested gear being actually bought by an OP? Seen this a lot of times and often, ang layo ng binibili he he.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 01:07 PM »

^Well, last time I asked about speakers, I picked one of the options I was looking at

:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,189315.0.html

Budget almost always plays a big part, plus experiences with the dealer, and personal preference after audition.

meat_eater · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 02:18 PM »

Hi Tonedeaf,

Those PSB image speakers that you have are very capable speakers, you could try buying a decent stereo integrated amp first, hook your CDP and other devices to it *Turntable*Cough*Cough*.... and just switch banana plugs from AVR to Stereo on the fly on whatever mood you're in - Stereo or HT.

A NAD 326Bee or higher model is a proven match to the PSB image line.

Hope it helps

-mhan- · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 02:25 PM »

pasok na pasok sa zensor 7 ang ganyang budget ang sarap naman na problema yan atty.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 03:43 PM »

Quote from: Dracula on Jan 16, 2015 at 07:19 PM

Sonus Faber

Sonus Faber Toy Bookshelfs... Pasok sa budget

jh@meeh · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 17, 2015 at 04:54 PM »

Try mong audition yung bryston b135 at kef ls50. Maganda sa mga jazz at acoustics...promise...may 2nd hand na bryston sa shang..