Advice required on Floorstand Speakers and AVR

If you're going to go with floorstanders then add these to your list.

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-4917-focal-chorus-714v-tower-speakers-pr.aspx

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/FOCAL717VHVN/FOCAL-Chorus-717V-716V-Dual-6-1/2-Tower-Speaker-PAIR-Havana/1.html

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/FOCAL814V/FOCAL-Chorus-814V-Dual-6-Floorstanding-Speakers-BLACK-pair/1.html

http://chanemusiccinema.com/chane-arx-loudspeakers/A5rx-c?&osCsid=940adcb40dc3b4f6b045df8631e73e42

Quote:
1. Mission MX5


2. Wharfedale Diamond 157


3. Paradigm Monitor 7


4. Yamaha NS555


5. Boston Acoustics A360


Any advice on:


Speakers - which one should I get? The frequency response on Mission MX5 and Wharfedale is up on 20khz so not sure if it makes a difference

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Speaker preference is subjective so you really need to listen to as many brands/models as you can and then make a decision.


Dear all, after having the thoughts of buying a set of floorstands for a couple of years, today, i finally made the purchase.

It is interesting to lookback at how I started because before going for any audition, I had made the shortlist based purely on research (e.g. from WHATHIFI ratings, technical specs). Spent a lot of time tabulating the frequency response vs price vs size vs power vs sensitivity vs...

 

On paper, it helps to narrow down to the sets I want to audition.

 

Things change very fast when I went for the audition. My very first preference (on paper) is actually Mission MX5 (5 STAR WHATHIFI rating, big, within budget, looks nice) so this is the set i started with.  Overall, felt that the sound was too warm. In addition, i can't clear distinguish the instructments (e.g. guitar) from the vocals. A big disappointment.

 

Tried Dali Zensor 7 but felt that the vocals seem to "crack" a little at high volume.

 

I felt that Paradigm Monitor 7 sounded very good even if it is the smallest set I tried but it is a little beyond my budget and someone, I don't want too small a set of speakers.. (that's my personnal preference!)

 

Yamaha NS555 is so-so (sorry guys, very layman comments - I am not able to give very audiophile kinda technical comments)

 

Disappointed, I decided to audition more sets. Came across new models not in my "shortlist"... Infinity P363, JBL, PSB Image T6...

 

Usually, I would google the specs before even auditioning but I decided for once to listen first.

 

At the end, I really found that I like PSB Image T6. Clear separation between the vocals and the instructments, great bass and the mids and highs are crisp! Not sure what is the rating and the specs (just knew this brand is pretty decent). Managed to negotiate to a price within my budget (which is $2k which includes the AVR) and took it!!

 

I got the Marantz 6007 as part of the deal which is slightly below $2k including the PSB speakers. This AVR allows playback from my android phone via wi-fi (not going to get the best quality i know but an option i'll like to have nevertheless). HDMI, speaker wires, optical cable and delivery thrown in.

 

Ok, I know this is probably not the best bang for buck with the hundreds of options out there but somehow, this is the set I'll like.

Getting the set delivered to my house next week and so looking fwd!

 

Thanks for all the comments here!!