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zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:00 PM

I'm looking for a pair of speakers to replace my vintage Polks SDA SRS ll
I bought them new in 87..
Im not into the surround thing just want a pair of great speakers..
Price range 5 to 8 grand...
Im using a pair of mcintosh 252 amps..

Magic · 11-26-2007, 02:02 PM

???

Your price range for two speakers is 5-8 thousand dollars? And you aren't into the "surround thing"?? WOW!

Hey...to each their own, but you just blew my mind with that one!

MacDaddyOJack · 11-26-2007, 02:05 PM

You can get 5 really good speakers and a subwoofer for 8 grand!!! I like the way the new monitor audio series sound. With your budget, you can probably get the gold series!

zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:07 PM

my pre amp was 8500.00 ..the 2 amps were 8k...
krell kct
speaker wires were 1500.00
audioquest monte blanc
you would be amazed how much info you can get out of 2 channels ..I dont want 7 speakers...
oh and the mcintosh dvd was 3800.00

MacDaddyOJack · 11-26-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoraduntov

my pre amp was 8500.00 ..the 2 amps were 8k...
krell kct
speaker wires were 1500.00
audioquest monte blanc
you would be amazed how much info you can get out of 2 channels ..I dont want 7 speakers...
oh and the mcintosh dvd was 3800.00

There just isn't any DVD player (or Blu player for that matter) worth $3800, especially if you only have two speakers!!! Have you heard uncompressed audio yet, it's pretty intense! I think it's a must, even if you only occasionally watch action movies.

zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:12 PM

kind of like b&w's
was just looking at Pioneers top of the line speakers , they seem nice

I have never really found speakers that clearly beat these polks..

zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:15 PM

It might not be worth 3800.00 but mcintosh has been around for over 50 years.. Ive been buying their products for almost 20 ...never had any problems..I should have gotten their preamp instead of krells kct...

Woody · 11-26-2007, 02:18 PM

If you can find a dealer, Von Schweikert are the best speakers I have ever heard. Period.

Of course speakers are VERY subjective so, it doesnt mean you will like them alot. *shrug*

I believe their VR4 SR falls right into that price range (8k/pair I believe). They have 1 model below those and the rest go up from there.

Barnum · 11-26-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoraduntov

kind of like b&w's
was just looking at Pioneers top of the line speakers , they seem nice

I have never really found speakers that clearly beat these polks..

I second that I have the 600 series for my fronts and love them.

Woody · 11-26-2007, 02:23 PM

My VS main speakers are the VR4 genIII HSE. They retailed for 6k, but are discontinued now.

You can find excellent deals on VS speakers on audiogon.com. There is a pair of my speakers on there now for $3500 (odd color though)

What brands do your local dealers carry?

DJeffries · 11-26-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

???

Your price range for two speakers is 5-8 thousand dollars? And you aren't into the "surround thing"?? WOW!

Hey...to each their own, but you just blew my mind with that one!

That's not surprising consider the high end level of electronics the OP is using. My personal favorite with those MACs would be B&W 803Ds at the top of his price range (list) but that's just me.

@ the OP: You really need to audition speakers for yourself at that price point. Find a few high end shops in your area and audition as many different speakers in your range as possible. It would be best to setup in home auditions if possible. There is no just substitute for actual listening. As alway good sound is subjective. The best speakers for your system are the ones that sound best to you.

zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:29 PM

The high end dealers here are really pushing the B&W's and Theil's
DJEFFRIES : I see you own mcintosh too ..
How do you like the B&W's ?

RUR · 11-26-2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoraduntov

I'm looking for a pair of speakers to replace my vintage Polks SDA SRS ll
I bought them new in 87..
Im not into the surround thing just want a pair of great speakers..
Price range 5 to 8 grand...
Im using a pair of mcintosh 252 amps..

I heartily recommend you demo a pair of Martin Logans before you make any final decision. For $8K, you can easily pick up a pair of Monoliths.

zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:33 PM

I dont want electrostatics . I did at one time consider martin logans

MacDaddyOJack · 11-26-2007, 02:42 PM

Those Von Schweikert's are huge, expensive, and ugly as hell!!! Not something I would want to put in my living room. You can get something that sounds just as good, or very nearly for far less money and space.

Bullseye · 11-26-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoraduntov

kind of like b&w's
was just looking at Pioneers top of the line speakers , they seem nice

I have never really found speakers that clearly beat these polks..

You should consider the B&Ws when your talking that money.

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=1729&sc=ht

all_blu_man · 11-26-2007, 02:48 PM

the Klipsch reference and high-end heritage series speakers are very very very nice. they have been in the audio business since the '40s so they know what they are doing. check them out.

Woody · 11-26-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Those Von Schweikert's are huge, expensive, and ugly as hell!!! Not something I would want to put in my living room. You can get something that sounds just as good, or very nearly for far less money and space.

Please listen to them before you spout off. My VS will go up against speakers for twice the price and sound just as good.

They are ugly? Have you ever seen the speakers he has?

That's what I thought.

Move along.

I wonder if he cares what you would put in your living room?

Woody · 11-26-2007, 02:53 PM

All decent suggestions.

What kind of tweeter do you prefer?

Klipsch= horn tweeter (very bright)

B+W= also bright, but better imaging

VS= smoother top end

Some people like articulate, bright highs. Some prefer smoother, softer highs.

The midrange is what the human ear really responds to. That is wher VS comes alive. I sold B&W for a while and the midrange is nice, but until you get to the 20k+ pair, the midrange is a bit sterile IMO.

It is all subjective.

zoraduntov · 11-26-2007, 02:56 PM

my speakers are big, but not ugly...
They have two silver dome tweeters ,4 midrange ,and a 12"passive subwoofer
this describes 1 speaker..
Ive had them: since 87 , they are hard to replace...

11-26-2007, 02:00 PM	#1
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	Best Speakers I'm looking for a pair of speakers to replace my vintage Polks SDA SRS ll I bought them new in 87.. Im not into the surround thing just want a pair of great speakers.. Price range 5 to 8 grand... Im using a pair of mcintosh 252 amps..

11-26-2007, 02:53 PM	#19
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	All decent suggestions. What kind of tweeter do you prefer? Klipsch= horn tweeter (very bright) B+W= also bright, but better imaging VS= smoother top end Some people like articulate, bright highs. Some prefer smoother, softer highs. The midrange is what the human ear really responds to. That is wher VS comes alive. I sold B&W for a while and the midrange is nice, but until you get to the 20k+ pair, the midrange is a bit sterile IMO. It is all subjective. Last edited by Woody; 11-26-2007 at 02:57 PM.

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11-26-2007, 02:02 PM	#2
Magic Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Grand Rapids, MI 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:352 MA collection:40 Digital collection:197 Trading Score:1	??? Your price range for two speakers is 5-8 thousand dollars? And you aren't into the "surround thing"?? WOW! Hey...to each their own, but you just blew my mind with that one!

11-26-2007, 02:05 PM	#3
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	You can get 5 really good speakers and a subwoofer for 8 grand!!! I like the way the new monitor audio series sound. With your budget, you can probably get the gold series!

11-26-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	my pre amp was 8500.00 ..the 2 amps were 8k... krell kct speaker wires were 1500.00 audioquest monte blanc you would be amazed how much info you can get out of 2 channels ..I dont want 7 speakers... oh and the mcintosh dvd was 3800.00

11-26-2007, 02:12 PM	#6
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	kind of like b&w's was just looking at Pioneers top of the line speakers , they seem nice I have never really found speakers that clearly beat these polks..

11-26-2007, 02:15 PM	#7
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	It might not be worth 3800.00 but mcintosh has been around for over 50 years.. Ive been buying their products for almost 20 ...never had any problems..I should have gotten their preamp instead of krells kct...

11-26-2007, 02:18 PM	#8
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	If you can find a dealer, Von Schweikert are the best speakers I have ever heard. Period. Of course speakers are VERY subjective so, it doesnt mean you will like them alot. shrug I believe their VR4 SR falls right into that price range (8k/pair I believe). They have 1 model below those and the rest go up from there.

11-26-2007, 02:23 PM	#10
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	My VS main speakers are the VR4 genIII HSE. They retailed for 6k, but are discontinued now. You can find excellent deals on VS speakers on audiogon.com. There is a pair of my speakers on there now for $3500 (odd color though) What brands do your local dealers carry?

11-26-2007, 02:29 PM	#12
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	The high end dealers here are really pushing the B&W's and Theil's DJEFFRIES : I see you own mcintosh too .. How do you like the B&W's ?

11-26-2007, 02:33 PM	#14
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	I dont want electrostatics . I did at one time consider martin logans

11-26-2007, 02:42 PM	#15
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Those Von Schweikert's are huge, expensive, and ugly as hell!!! Not something I would want to put in my living room. You can get something that sounds just as good, or very nearly for far less money and space.

11-26-2007, 02:48 PM	#17
all_blu_man Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Canada	the Klipsch reference and high-end heritage series speakers are very very very nice. they have been in the audio business since the '40s so they know what they are doing. check them out.

11-26-2007, 02:56 PM	#20
zoraduntov Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Los Angeles	my speakers are big, but not ugly... They have two silver dome tweeters ,4 midrange ,and a 12"passive subwoofer this describes 1 speaker.. Ive had them: since 87 , they are hard to replace...

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