You have a $4000 budget, what would you buy?

Nightfall

DSkip wrote: »

Also Usher CP-6361, but its half your budget.

Only mentioning it not to say anything negative about Usher but he said he wanted speakers that could pass the "Enter Sandman" (Metallica) test, Ron told me Ushers are not good speakers for metal?

txcoastal1

Nightfall wrote: »

DSkip wrote: »

Also Usher CP-6361, but its half your budget.

Only mentioning it not to say anything negative about Usher but he said he wanted speakers that could pass the "Enter Sandman" (Metallica) test, Ron told me Ushers are not good speakers for metal?

Throw me under the bus
Six series handle rock a lot better than the Dancer series. Dancer series will play rock, but excel in more Jazz, Folk type(knopfler), classical etc

tonyb

The ML 60's look sexy to me....then again lots of things look sexy to you as you age.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those Steve, the Dynes/Focal/ML, all seem to fit your requirements and are lookers to boot.

Anything else we can help ya spend your money on ? Lots of ideas man, lots....

dannylightning

4k.. maybe a PA system.. a nice crown amp/mixing board combo and maybe some EV speakers. what is live music played thew a PA system, never actually heard anone have one in their home set up for anything but band practice but i bet you can get some recorded music to sound pretty awesome thew a PA.

for traditional home stereo if you have a strong amp and want a set of big honking speakers i think the floor standing LSiM series is a good choice. I have not heard many speakers in that price range. i did hear some B&W's and some focals that sounded good but your ear may or may not like those speakers. buy the ones that sound best to you in your price range. a few times i have ordered speakers blind and have not been completely happy.

every set of NHT speakers i have heard sounded really good maybe check some of those out if you can..

deronb1

$4k of Google 20 yrs ago...

EndersShadow

Buy those Ushers in Michigan so they stop tempting me!

hochpt21

Philharmonic 3's

Haven't heard them, but have heard really good things about them. They have a RAAL tweeter.

$3,500 a pair to start, but Jim Salk builds custom cabinets for an up charge.

http://philharmonicaudio.com/phil3.html

rooftop59

adb3da wrote: »

No affiliation and these speakers are already IN ARIZONA!

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-dynaudio-focus-340-floorstanding-loudspeakers-2017-05-12-speakers-85260-scottsdale-az

These almost seem like a no brainer, at least to take a weekend trip to Scottsdale and get yer ears on 'em!

ZLTFUL

Just a hair above budget but I have spent some serious time with a set (my buddy Dave down the street from me owns the very ones on the webpage in black with the red stripes.)...Salk Veracity HT2s

http://salksound.com/model.php?model=Veracity HT2



And all of the standard wood/finishes are outstanding.

He also has some very competitive products below the HT2s in price that don't give up much at all.

steveinaz

Thanks guys for MORE ideas...my research continues....

Conradicles

Focal Aria 948 look sweet too. Can I spend your money haha.

Thorton

Based on your criteria for buying new, I would also go Salk Sound. I've listened to many of his speakers at various price points and always left pleased. That's why I own them. You've got a nice list of speakers going so far, it's time to get out and start getting your ears on them.

gudnoyez

A pair of Ushers BE-10's.

halen

steveinaz wrote: »

1. Must be a floorstander
2. Will not be used with a sub
3. No electrostatics
4. MUST BE NEW
5. No "delicate flowers" it's got to ROCK

Here's a few I'm considering; MartinLogan Motion 60XT, Polk LsiM 707, PSB Imagine T2. Give me some more ideas...

Based on all suggestions, a few by those that never heard what they suggested. I could say this. You listed 707 and wanted dynamics. Not sure if anyone mentioned yet, but they are not.

LSIM's do lots good overall, but when among others in your range.. Not dynamic.

I see brands mentioned, they are not dynamic. Forward yes, bass heavy, yes as well. But not dynamic.

If dynamic, based on my experience, I would recommend Dyns and Ushers all the way. If you want dynamic and mids. This is your calling. I speak based on experience not reviews or hearsay.

Good luck! It is a journey!

Halen

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How about British, Bass, and Budget?
Tannoy revolution xt 8f

gudnoyez

Yeah but for 5500 only 1500 hundred over budget you will never find a better deal on a pair of Usher BE-10's far better pair of speakers than what you could find at 4k new, worth considering IMHO.

halen

rednedtugent wrote: »

How about British, Bass, and Budget?
Tannoy revolution xt 8f

Budget is $4,000 new.

Nightfall

Work out a deal with Derek?

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/177579/feeler-usher-be-10#latest

steveinaz

The issue isn't the money, it's how much of it I'm willing to spend. I believe I can get this done with a $4k budget----in fact I KNOW I can.

halen

steveinaz wrote: »

The issue isn't the money, it's how much of it I'm willing to spend. I believe I can get this done with a $4k budget----in fact I KNOW I can.

Okay. Perfect. It's not about the money. So what do you plan to power it with?

Halen

Conradicles

If it is not about the money...go to a 6k budget and look at more possibilities.

halen

For now. Let's stick to the budget even though money is not a factor.

Let's get the power reserve before furthering.

Room Size. Check
Money. Check

Halen.

halen

Instead of assuming, let's get the facts. Assumptions cost to much to correct.

Halen

halen

Rick88 wrote: »

halen wrote: »

Instead of assuming, let's get the facts. Assumptions cost too much to correct.

Halen

A few facts:

* You have been here less than 3 weeks
* Steve has been here going on 14 years
* He knows what he's talking about
* He did not ask for opinions on amps, just speakers

You win. On all accounts. He asked speakers.

Like anyone that has a basic understanding of audio... the next best question is, what are you powering them with.

Room size has been accounted for. And money is unlimited. But sticking to $4k.

Okay okay. You win. Got it. So funny.

steveinaz

Rick88 wrote: »

On another note, gotta admit some of the replies to this thread really had me scratching my head. Cerwin-Vega, PA System??

Right? Wow. LOL

mpitogo

I see you mentioned Martin Logan Motion 60XT. I listen to the smaller bro the Motion 40 paired with a Sansui AU-6900 in my master bedroom. I really enjoy the quick lively sound. I had Elac Debut B6 in place previously and they sounded a bit laid back and boomy, but not terribly bad bass response from such a small and inexpensive box.

halen

Rick88 wrote: »

On another note, gotta admit some of the replies to this thread really had me scratching my head. Cerwin-Vega, PA System??

Agree plus 10.

steveinaz

I'm really liking the Focals ALOT. Yes, until my HCA dies...LOL. I won't be committing for a few weeks because we start going thru the moving process this weekend. Thanks for sharing those, stereophile loves them! Judging from their comments, they seem to be what I'm after.

mpitogo

Here is the thing we all go to concerts for these live performances but we don't really encounter an line array of Wilson Grand Slamms right? Closest crossover from PA to home is JBL.

steveinaz

Concerts, IMO are the worst place to listen to music. Energy factor? Hell ya; fidelity? Not by a long shot.