DCC Archive Speaker recommendations

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by 120dB, Dec 19, 2001.

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  1. 120dB

    120dB Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Baltimore, MD
    My JBLs finally gave out after many years of reliable blasting. Trouble is, they don't offer the reconing kits anymore so I'm in the market for something new. The last thing I heard that I thought had an authentic, transparent soundstage were the Vandersteen 1C's. I don't really want to invest in anything quite that bulky (or expensive) so if anyone has any recommendations for smaller
    bookshelf speakers without much colorization
    please send them my way. The system is used 100% for audio (no home theatre/DVD applications) mostly playing analog vinyl and audio CDs (including audiophile) at moderate to very loud volume levels. What
    is good out there these days? Thanks...
     
    120dB, Dec 19, 2001
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  2. Grant

    Grant Life is a rock, but the radio rolled me!

    Location:
    Southwestern United States
    I have some Polk Audio RT-55s that are highly rated and they do sound good. No overbloated mids, smooth highs, solid bass, and transparent with terrific imaging. They are so good that my wife also has a pair hooked up to her stereo. I actually use them for mixing and mastering.
     
    Grant, Dec 20, 2001
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  3. pigmode

    pigmode Active Member

    Location:
    HNL
    What about the Paradigm Studio 20, or the Triangle Titus? Any comments?
     
    pigmode, Dec 20, 2001
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  4. Kevin Sypolt

    Kevin Sypolt Senior Member

    Location:
    Wilmington, NC
    A friend of mine has the Paradigm Studio 20's and I love their sound. Hook them up with a nice sub and IMHO you have a very respectable system.
     
    Kevin Sypolt, Dec 20, 2001
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  5. Unknown

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    Try posting your question over in the speaker Asylum at audioasylum.com

    You'll get plenty of opinions there....
     
    Unknown, Dec 20, 2001
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  6. Steve Hoffman

    Steve Hoffman Your host Your Host

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Lemonadekid,

    In the January 2002 issue of Stereophile, there is a great review (for them) on page 91 of the JMLab Chorus 706 Loudspeakers.

    Now, I have not heard them! But the price ($450. list for the pair) sounds like a great deal. Let's say 15% off, and zowie!

    Sounds like they have midrange magic and all the good things (like vocal reproduction) that small speakers do so well, plus some other goodies.

    Just a thought!
     
    Steve Hoffman, Dec 20, 2001
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  7. JPartyka

    JPartyka I Got a Home on High

    Location:
    USA
    I use Axiom M3Ti bookshelf speakers, and could not be more pleased with the results ... especially for the incredibly low price.

    If you buy 'em direct, you have 30 days to decide whether or not you like 'em ... if not, send 'em back. Check 'em out: http://www.axiomaudio.com.

    This speaker got rave reviews from Goodsound.com (http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/axiom_m3ti.htm) and Soundstage.com (http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/axiom_millennia3ti.htm). I vouch for 'em in a big way ...
     
    JPartyka, Dec 20, 2001
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  8. Krink

    Krink Forum Resident

    Location:
    Displaced Canadian now in Michigan
    If you haven't heard the new line from NHT...give them a listen. The SB2 lists for $399. Great bargain for the sound you get. They completely redesigned the inside and outside from the Super Series, and they sound better too.
     
    Krink, Dec 20, 2001
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