[mepstein10]

So I got a mcintosh (200WPC) and need to get good set of speakers. I would prefer this to hold me over for several years to come. I will be listening to music and watching movies in a 60/40 ratio. Music i listen to is classical, orchestral,symphonic metal, jazz, pop (specifically Jpop) and techno. Basically music categorized by high complexity and many instruments. I have a budget of about $1000.00. I have a subwoofer so that is not needed.

Thoughts?

 

[hoyalawya]

Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 with Nrt upgrade

 

[RayDunzl]

I would prefer this to hold me over for several years to come.

I've had mine for 17 years, still a happy camper.

I'd buy them again.

Example

 

[mepstein10]

I've had mine for 17 years, still a happy camper.

I'd buy them again.

Example

An ironic name considering the topic.

 

[dsrussell]

An ironic name considering the topic.

I agree, but for that price, that's one heck of a speaker.

 

[mepstein10]

I agree, but for that price, that's one heck of a speaker.

And out of stock.

 

[mepstein10]

I found a pair of Swan Diva 6.1 within my price range (including shipping) but not entirely sure about them.

 

[mepstein10]

Any other suggestions?

 

[jaeelarr]

Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2 or the tower.

 

[bgtighe23]

Martin Logan 35XTs (ribbons) - over budget
Canton Chrono 503.2 (dome)

SVS Ultra Bookshelves - hit your $1000 budget exactly, if you are warranty guy, these are your new speakers.

NHT Classic 3 (dome) - under budget
Martin Logan Motion 15 (ribbons)

 

[zieglj01]

Any other suggestions?

PSB Imagine B
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_760IMGNBC/PSB-Imagine-B-Dark-Cherry.html

Monitor Audio Silver 1
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MRSS1

NHT Classic Three
http://www.nhthifi.com/Three?sc=12&category=3772

A little over - Wharfedale Jade 1
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-53399-wharfeadle-jade-1-bookshelf-speakers-pr.aspx

 

[drunkpenguin]

Powersoundaudio.com mtm 110 or 210

 

[Kini62]

Any other suggestions?

http://www.aperionaudio.com/speakers/speakers-by-series/verus/verus-grand-bookshelf-speaker

 

[bluewizard]

I don't know how this fits in with the other suggestion, but right now Music Direct has the Wharfedale Diamond 10.7 on sale for exactly $999/pr -

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-15494-wharfedale-diamond-107-tower-speakers-pr.aspx

Stereophile Magazine thought very highly of them -

http://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-diamond-107-loudspeaker

Available in Black, Cherry, and Rosewood.

Wharfedale - Diamond 10.7 -

http://wharfedale.co.uk/product.php?pid=55

The Rosewood is fantastic finish.

The Cherry is not remotely as bright or orange as photos typically make it out to be. It is a nice medium brown with a hint of red.

The Rosewood, are a bit darker with a bit more red, but excellent grain pattern and a very nice looking speaker.

Steve/bluewizard

 

[padgman1]

How about the Philharmonitors from Philharmonic Audio? They're made by Dennis Murphy who played ( ?still plays) with the Washington ( D.C.) Philharmonic Orchestra........voiced by someone who knows how instruments should sound....and well within your budget; they're $850 shipped.........

 

[bluewizard]

In a bookshelf, though pushing your budget, the Wharfedale JADE 3 ($1499/pr) were highly rated by Stereophile Magazine -

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-53406-wharfedale-jade-3-bookshelf-speakers-pr.aspx?source=igodigital&


http://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-jade-3-loudspeaker


Again, somewhat destroying your budget, but you will not find a better pair of speakers for the money than the FOCAL 836 for $1899/pr marked down from $3200/pr. Crystal clear speakers.

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-139685-focal-chorus-836v-tower-speakers-pr.aspx


Steve/bluewizard

 

[LowTech1]

Any other suggestions?

With the type of music you like.. Absolutely Martin Logan Electromotion Esl's. Just ask Drussell..

 

[zieglj01]

How about the Philharmonitors from Philharmonic Audio? They're made by Dennis Murphy who played ( ?still plays) with the Washington ( D.C.) Philharmonic Orchestra........voiced by someone who knows how instruments should sound....and well within your budget; they're $850 shipped.........

The Philharmonitors are on hold for now - due to death in the family,
and Alexxa Sound is shut down for now
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-sp...nic-audio-dennis-murphy-164.html#post32010873

 

[mepstein10]

Any other suggestions?

With the type of music you like.. Absolutely Martin Logan Electromotion Esl's. Just ask Drussell..

Except they require that I put them very far into the room. Not really a possibility.

 

[bluewizard]

Let's not discount the Martin Logan 35XT Bookshelf speakers. The new Motion series have generated some very positive feedback. I was very impressed for the money when I head the Martin Logan Motion 40 floor-standing speakers.

Though, even the Motion 35XT are stretching your budget -

$625 EACH = Martin Logan 35XT Black Cherry -

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/martinl...wood/8414018.p?id=1219331524366&skuId=8414018

$599 EACH = Martin Logan 35XT Black -

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/martinl...lack/8343008.p?id=1219325224203&skuId=8343008

Well worth a look and a listen.

Steve/blueizard