Speakers upgraded

Polk speakers are part of my 2CH and HT setup since 2000, but I thought I reached the point with my other gear to start looking outside to evolve my system. I have been using LSiM 705 for one plus year and really dig the overall sound and they are real good value when purchased at Friends & Family sales. I was content with midrange but was looking for refinement at both top and bottom end.

I set the budget at under $5K . There are ton of options at this price point but I short listed to a few based on my experience of listening to various brands at audio shows / dealers. The final tossup was been Sonus Faber Sonetto V, Focal Electra 1028 BE and Goldenear Technology Triton 1. If I can sum the listening experience to one word it will be, Sonetto V = Musical, Electra 1028 = Crisp , Triton 1 = Clean. I can be happy with any of these but I chose Triton 1 due to much extendined bottom end by virtue of powered sub section and extended and clean sound signature overall. Plus I got good deal on them.

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What I heard at dealer is staying true in my setup/room. Really loving the sound with sound stage extending much wider and higher then LSiM705. On good recordings sound stage depth also increases, really puts smile on my face.

-izafar

Goldenear Technology Triton 1 - Benchmark AHB2 - Benchmark LA4 - Auralic Vega - Auralic Aries Mini - Marantz TT-15S1 - Clearaudio Nano

Comments

  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 27,964
    congrats!!!!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,505
    Moar pics please
    What sub is that
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 814
    Joey_V wrote: »
    What sub is that

    The sub is HSU ULS-15 MK2, it is 15” sealed sub, real musical and digs deep.
    -izafar

    Goldenear Technology Triton 1 - Benchmark AHB2 - Benchmark LA4 - Auralic Vega - Auralic Aries Mini - Marantz TT-15S1 - Clearaudio Nano
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    Good looking set up, bet it sounds great!
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,952
    edited February 2019
    Nice! Would love to hear those at some point!

    I also love my HSU sub. It’s a dual purpose rig so I have one port plugged but should try it sealed at some point...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:
    Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra

    Bedroom 2.1
    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    Congrats, enjoy!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,557
    Fantastic looking setup.
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited February 2019
    Congrats!

    I really like the GE sound. With my 2’s, I’m as content as I’ve been with one pair of speakers for some time. I would love to upgrade to the 1’s at some point.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,557
    @Tony M loves his Golden Ears too!