OT:Home audio-Speakers

[TBone.sixpack]

I am looking to get a couple of speakers to replace my old JBL’s. I haven’t looked in years. Size isn’t an issue. Floor speakers is what I’m thinking. I want full, LOUD sound.

What does the Pack recommend?

 

[KurtRambis4]

ELAC Debut F5*

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[karlchilders.sixpack]

Ear Plugs!

 

[Digging dog]

Jensen 6x9s in a shoebox. **

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

I would recommend in wall with small woofers. It took me and the wife years of counseling to get over this ordeal.View attachment 9515

 

[TBone.sixpack]

That’s an idea!

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

In all seriousness.. If you are going to drop some cash, Bowers & Wilkins has the best quality sound I have ever heard. My wife's new car has a B&W system and it makes her old Harman Kardon system sound like an intercom.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

I am gonna look at Rambis’ rec and I will check that out also.

My budget is no more than a grand per speaker.

 

[fishwater99]

I have always been a fan of Klipsch..

https://www.cnet.com/topics/speakers/best-speakers/

https://www.themasterswitch.com/best-floorstanding-speakers

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

In all seriousness.. If you are going to drop some cash, Bowers & Wilkins has the best quality sound I have ever heard. My wife's new car has a B&W system and it makes her old Harman Kardon system sound like an intercom.

I have a pair of B&W 802 diamonds with the HTM4 center channel. Best sound I have ever heard, even over speakers that cost 3 times as much.

Go with B&W. They are pricey, but if you care about audio quality, you won't be going wrong. Mine are one model down below what's in Abbey Road studios, so they are great. While you are at it, get a record player and some good vinyl. Most people don't know this, but despite all the technological advances we have ever made, the highest quality sound we can have is from an old school record.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

Also, get a good amp with a preamp set up. I am using a Rotel 1585-RMB. It's only 200 watts per channel, but it can make it uncomfortably loud, and the best part is there is ZERO distortion with my setup.

 

[MedDawg]

Panasonic Thrusters

I am looking to get a couple of speakers to replace my old JBL’s. I haven’t looked in years. Size isn’t an issue. Floor speakers is what I’m thinking. I want full, LOUD sound.

What does the Pack recommend?

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[TBone.sixpack]

10K!? Yeah I’m not that much of a high roller lol

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

Well, they are more than that, but you could go down a model or two. Check out the 804 diamonds. They are still an excellent speaker and much more budget friendly.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

Well I feel poor now lol
I want to come party at YOUR house.

 

[Prediction? Pain.]

My wife bought me a pair of Klipsch VF-36 floor speakers seven or eight years ago, and I've been pleased with them. I use them for music mostly (vinyl and CDs), though they're great for watching movies and sports, too. Nice high and low end range, and solid (though not overpowering) bass. They're at the low end of Klipsch's price range, but they're more than adequate for my use.

Klipsch doesn't make my model anymore, but these are somewhat comparable in price and size:

http://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-floorstanding-speakers?model=r-26f

Only difference is that mine have three woofers, while the current ones have two.

I'm not up to speed on other things in this price range for comparison's sake, and I'm sure your your options are almost limitless if your price point is above $1,000 for the pair. But if you're hoping to keep things under a grand, I think Klipsch's low end stuff is worth a look.

 

[Bass Chaser]

For the money, I’m pleased with Axiom.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

LOL. No you don't. I am poor. Some people are house poor. Some people are gun poor. I am speaker poor.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

Axiom makes some good stuff. Also check out SVS for the subs. I'm hoping to get the new 16" ported sub one day. Hoping.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

I’m ex-wife poor.

 

[Jwsjr]

I Bought ELAC speakers throughout about a year ago after a good bit of research. Love them. Took about a month for them to break in. I moved shortly thereafter and they are not being used at present. I MIGHT be willing to part with. Haven’t thought about it but til now.

2 ELAC Uni Fi UF5
4 ELAC Uni Fi UB5 bookshelves with stands
1 ELAC Uni Fi UC5 Center

PM me if you wanna talk