Speakers Choices...

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited March 2005 in Speakers
I've been listening to different speakers, with emphasis on the LSi speakers. I currently own the RTi70, but I'm feeling the need to try different stuff, not that these are bad...just wondering if I can do better.

I've listened extensively to the LSi series, and while they are great speakers, they're just not for me. Most everything I've listened to has a laid-back sound, and I'm looking for something a bit more 'in your face'.

I realize that the laid-back sound is more of a natural sound, and based on what I've heard most of the higher end speakers tend to sport that characteristic, because it's probably the most accurate reproduction of the sound. I think that I'll ultimately end up going that route, but I'm not there yet...I'm still interested in a more forward sounding speaker...

Can anyone reccomend some models I should listen to? I'm thinking something similar to Klipsch (but not Klipsch because I'll not do business with them again).

Anyone have any reccomendations? I'm also not opposed to buying an older Polk model as long as I can find a matching center speaker...
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited March 2005
    I'm a HUGE fan of Dynaudio. They're VERY high resolution but VERY "musical" too.

    Thiel speakers are VERY in your face but still sound pretty good. They will show you everything that's wrong with your equipment and recordings. They make damn fine speakers they're just not for me.

    I've always thought the B&W speakers I've heard were forward and a bit bright.
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2005
    Check out B&W. I find them to be anything but "laid back". Not for me, but they are highly thought of and may just be what you are looking for. The 300 series are the entry level speakers and get lots of reccomendations, but I would start at the 600 series.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    The B&Ws have always caught my eye (probably because the first pair I ever saw were the Nautilus 801 funky looking speakers, made a lasting first impression).

    How would something in the DM line compare to my RTi70s?
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    Martin Logan. :o
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    MLs are out of my price range right now. I'm seriously taking a look at the B&W stuff...gotta find somewhere around here I can demo...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited March 2005
    Anything Def Tech - Aluminum tweeter is a tad more forwards...

    Older Def Tech with the Vifa drivers will be more laid back (not responsible for their quality, as I dont have any of them except a center channel...

    I recomend models BP10B and up...

    The BP30 is a more controled, lush midrange speaker. It has MTM, will be more laid back with the detail of the BP10B...

    The BP30 needs alot of power to really do anything, and with any of the models...placement, angle - tilt - distance is all very important...

    They are speakers for people that arnt lazy, and arn't afraid to mess around, to mess with placement, to continuously change to find their sound, everything angle, tilt is a different sound.

    (my thoughts) :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    Hey Sid, what about those B&W speaks you bought from Russ, how did those compare, and which ones were they?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited March 2005
    B&W are sold...

    DM 303

    Wasnt even a contest...

    The Def Techs, they might not be the most 'accurate' or most 'correct' but they place, reproduce instruments extremely well with detail and texture that I havnt heard from a speaker anywhere else...

    Beyond that, the same ol rethoric...

    Def Tech is extremely placement oriented, and with that, makes them extremely fun! Any slight angle shift, tilt shift, tilt up - down, toe out, toe in, forwards, etc...all of its a whole new ball game...

    The better the gear, the better they sound. The more power you got, the more they put out...

    Reviewers classify the midbass as 'bottomless', even the DIYers on PE classify it as bottomless (back when PE got ahold of some DT woofers some how) - The spider is designed to keep constant control of the woofer, even in the most demanding situations - it is a very controlled driver...

    Everything in the Def Techs is designed by and engineered by Def Tech. They are the only ones, no one else uses their stuff.

    They have THEIR sound, NOTHING else sounds similar. Their not bright, their not laid back, their just right...with an extremely clear midrange...

    ALOT of possibilities..

    For the record, I'm talking about the BP10B, the BP6B isnt that great, I havnt heard the BP8...the BP30...well...I will own it...one day

    Oh yeah, the -3db response of the BP10B is 27hz, in a chamber (sound proof, no reflections (IE: no bipolar effect)) -

    The BP30 is 23hz, -3db...

    Oh yeah, I don't like B&W as a whole, but the DM 303 was one of the better ones I've heard...not near as boring as the rest I've heard...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited March 2005
    My personal favorites (without the LSi in contention) would have to be Magnepan, Vandersteen (with the right amplification) and classic polk sda.

    Any of those choices would be considered worth a road trip to listen to.

    IMO of course......

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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