I Need Speaker Recommendations, Please

Early B.

I'm on a quest to find a pair of fronts for my HT system. I sort of decided to go with bookshelf speakers for several reasons --

- medium room size
- listening preferences (low to moderate)
- bass is covered by a kick-**** sub
- aesthetics
- mobility
- cost
- WAF


Here's what I'm looking for:

- budget is $500 - $750 new or used (in 8/10 condition or higher); I love to support manufacturers who offer high quality at a great price
- even though I have a kick-**** sub, I want the speaker to go as low as humanly possible for such a small box (I like bass all over the place)
- 6 or 8 ohm (I'll be using a receiver for a while)
- a sensitivity of 88 or higher
- aesthetics: I'd prefer something other than a basic box - maybe something like a tweeter on top or a curved shape
- color: a golden oak or birdseye maple or walnut or rosewood or something a bit exotic (sort of like the Usher X-719 or Polk Lsi9)
- a relatively "large" bookshelf speaker (again, like the Lsi9)
- I would consider an MTM configuration

One of my top choices is a Von Schweikert VR-1. It's kinda basic looking, but it has most of what I'm looking for. I'm also considering going back to a Norh product. I dunno.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

VR3

Tyler Freedom.

Early B.

Will 4 ohm bookshelf fronts jeopardize overheating and shutting down my receiver?

I don't play movies at real loud volumes, if that makes any difference.

steveinaz

Energy Connoisseur C-3.

Ricardo

Monitor Audio Silver S2...

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/

Midnite Mick

Do you not run a center channel in your front end for HT. If you do I would think that this would have to be factored into your decision as well. If not, then, don't mind me.

Mike

Midnite Mick

If you don't mind building I think these would be fabulous. Just a little over budget though.

http://www.diycable.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=550

Mike

tonyb

Since your always looking for a deal Early,TAD 803.Single driver,no cross over
easy to drive,and a waf factor up the wazzu.Reviews on Audiogon and the price will please even you,200 bucks.A steal of a deal!:)

audiobliss

HTrookie wrote:

Monitor Audio Silver S2...

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/

*salivates uncontrollably*

Early B.

Midnite Mick wrote:

If you don't mind building I think these would be fabulous. Just a little over budget though.

http://www.diycable.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=550

Mike

Those speakers are sweet! I didn't see any specs on them, though.

tryrrthg

Early B. wrote:

Those speakers are sweet! I didn't see any specs on them, though.

I've been eyeing the Exodus kits for a while. I want to try building some DIY speakers. There are other kits HERE.

There are specs on the Exodus Audio 61's


Also, I pushed my Dyn's with a **** yamaha receiver for about 6 months when I first got them. no issues for me.

Early B.

tryrrthg wrote:

Also, I pushed my Dyn's with a **** yamaha receiver for about 6 months when I first got them. no issues for me.

Cool. If I can use 4 ohm speakers, then my choices increase to include the Lsi9.

Midnite Mick

Currently, working on the 2641's myself. (sorry a little of topic...enough said)

Mike

Early B.

Midnite Mick wrote:

Currently, working on the 2641's myself.

Do you mean you're currently building them or working to buy them? If you're building them, you gotta take lots of pics and post them in the DIY section.

Lsi9

Hey Early How are you liking those Tylos?
You havent updated us since your original thread.

Early B.

Lsi9 wrote:

Hey Early How are you liking those Tylos?
You havent updated us since your original thread.

The Taylos are awesome. Greatest speakers known to mankind. I bought them, sold them, then bought them again. They are permanent fixtures on my 2-channel system. I considered using them on my HT system, as well. They sound great as fronts, but I don't want to risk damaging them by carrying them from room to room. The Buggs I'm currently using as fronts are very good, but they're not at the same level of SQ as my center channel. That's why I'm looking for another set of "high end" speakers.

Lsi9

You sold the Taylos, did you get a more expensive model after? or just the Taylos? any upgrade on the veneer?
also have you considered Dali speaks they get good reviews

Early B.

Lsi9 wrote:

You sold the Taylos, did you get a more expensive model after? or just the Taylos? any upgrade on the veneer?
also have you considered Dali speaks they get good reviews

Nope. Sold them, dismantled my 2-channel system, bought them again, and re-assembled the 2-channel system.

Never heard the Dali speakers. The Euphonias look nice, though.

Midnite Mick

Early B. wrote:

Do you mean you're currently building them or working to buy them? If you're building them, you gotta take lots of pics and post them in the DIY section.

This didn't show up in my new posts until someone posted this morning (Aug. 28).

I am currently building them. I don't have a digital camera so progress pictures aren't really very convenient but I will be sure to get one for when they are done and provide finished photos.

Thanks,
Mike

reeltrouble1

Big HT bookshelf, why not the RT55i? Digs to about 45hz -3db. Sounds great especially with rock.

Just a thought.

RT1

pearsall001

Early B,

You know there's only one thing to do to match that superb center you have. Pick up a pair of AAD 2001 monitors!!!!! That would be a truly 1st class speaker system for both HT & 2 channel. I don't think there's much else in their league for the money & even for a lot more. The only problem is trying to find a pair on your established budget. Look under the sofa's for some extra money.

Early B.

pearsall001 wrote:

Early B,

You know there's only one thing to do to match that superb center you have. Pick up a pair of AAD 2001 monitors!!!!! That would be a truly 1st class speaker system for both HT & 2 channel. I don't think there's much else in their league for the money & even for a lot more. The only problem is trying to find a pair on your established budget. Look under the sofa's for some extra money.

You're right. The AAD 2001's are what is really want. For now, it's out of my price range. I would need to buy them used anyway and they're probably rarely available (unless you're willing to part with yours, of course;) ). One day they'll be mine.

pearsall001

It'll be a cold day in hell before I part with my AAD 2001 monitors!!!! I'll send you a picture if you'd like LOL. By the way where did you pick up the 2002?

Early B.

pearsall001 wrote:

By the way where did you pick up the 2002?

Picked up the 2002 on audiogon.