What are the best 2 channel speakers for $3000?

[Driver_King]

Your speakers would definitely have to find better positioning than where they are in your bedroom compared to where you have your current speakers. You may also want to look into other amplification, wall treatments, ect.

[Johnny Vinyl]

You might also want to consider a new 2-channel Integrated Amp and going with a pair of Totem Arros or Totem Sttafs or the similarly priced Dynaudios, in addition to the other brands that Rhett mentioned (I personally really like the Vienna Acoustics offerings).

Food for thought!

John

[richteer]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Really? How much amplification do these types of speakers need? 200 wpc is not going to cut it?

Rhett said "better amplification", not "more powerful". And he's right. A receiver from the '70s just isn't good enough for the task of driving $2k to $3k speakers. It'd be like buying a new sports car but insisting on using some old tires you've got kicking around.

If you go the for ML Sources I recommended, that'll leave you about $1000 for a half decent integrated amp and some cables.

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Really? How much amplification do these types of speakers need? 200 wpc is not going to cut it?

It's not about the amp power; it's about the sound quality of your amplifier. You should look at speakers around $2k and then around $1k or so for amplification and some extra money for interconnects, better sources, wires, acoustic paneling, ect.

[rded]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Really? How much amplification do these types of speakers need? 200 wpc is not going to cut it?

Sorry I missed your post when you said your rwceiver is old. OTOH Ive heard 50 watt amps handle bigger speakers but since your receiver is old and they did make better products back in the day I'd give it a try.See If you can bring your receiver when you audition speakers or for best results bring the speakers home and try them out with what you have.

[stobbart]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

It's not about the amp power; it's about the sound quality of your amplifier. You should look at speakers around $2k and then around $1k or so for amplification and some extra money for interconnects, better sources, wires, acoustic paneling, ect.

Well if I need a better reciever I would just save up for that as well and not lower my quality of speakers. See im not going out this weekend and spending all my money. Im going to be completly rebuilding my HT from the ground up and will save and spend as much as necessary.

[rded]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Well if I need a better reciever I would just save up for that as well and not lower my quality of speakers. See im not going out this weekend and spending all my money. Im going to be completly rebuilding my HT from the ground up and will save and spend as much as necessary.

here's my rule of thumb: Decide on the speakers 1st then build around them. Look for quality Amps and cables as well to completw your first order of chain. Normally a good source(Cd/sacd/dvd-a player or turntable) should be in there as well but didn't wanna make the OP's head explode with too much info

[got rice]

I'm alittle late in the conversation, but I'd like to chime in and suggest the

Paradigm S6

These as Rhett would say "dont lie". Very accurate and offer a full dymamic sound stage. Although I must say they thirst for pure clean power, so an external amp wouldbe necessary.

I really like the glossy piano black look. Cherry sould be my second.

[Twitch9]

Originally Posted by stobbart

I have been looking at the Usher CP-6311, the Sonus Faber Concerto DOMUS, or the Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand. I am not at all means limited to these but they give you an idea of style I am looking for (elegant) yet have the ability to produce great sound. I will only be using 2 channel sound and may add a sub but that wont be for awhile and only if I deem it necessary. So if you have any suggestions as to what would be kind of what Im looking at please post some speakers. Thank you.

I did see anything on this post about Paradigm so i'm going to throw the Paradigm Studio 100's into the mix, IMO the best speaker $3000 can buy

[Scooby Blu]

What a fun thread. For all you two channel freaks check these out

http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/index.php The sound is stunning !

[D]

You can't go wrong with B&W 805's.

[Intamin]

I'll recommend my own speakers, the Salk Song Towers, which can be found here, http://www.salksound.com/speakers_so...towerqwt.shtml. They are right at 2k shipped, and having listened to speakers at double the price, I would say they compare very favorably imo. The midrange on these is absolutely great, the bass is well defined and not bloated, and with a small room, these speakers are very placement friendly by being a transmission line design. They were also recent winners of awards from Audioholics and Enjoy the Music, both of which are online publications. For some good images, check out this thread, https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=98244

The only time I've felt like I wanted new speakers has been listening to Dynaudio Contour 5.4, B&W 802d's, and Klipsch Palladiums. I've listened to most speakers in the 2-4500 price range, and the Song Towers have been my favorite.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by db01

You can't go wrong with B&W 805's.

I would rather have some B&W 703's.

[rded]

Originally Posted by got rice

I'm alittle late in the conversation, but I'd like to chime in and suggest the

Paradigm S6
These as Rhett would say "dont lie". Very accurate and offer a full dymamic sound stage. Although I must say they thirst for pure clean power, so an external amp wouldbe necessary.

Good speakers and that berrylium tweeter is nice but sadly its almost 2x more $$ than the OP want to spend.

Originally Posted by Twitch9

I did see anything on this post about Paradigm so i'm going to throw the Paradigm Studio 100's into the mix, IMO the best speaker $3000 can buy

Dude don't you read previous posts? How bout the one above your post regarding the PARADIGM SIGNATURE 6 ???

Originally Posted by Intamin

The only time I've felt like I wanted new speakers has been listening to Dynaudio Contour 5.4, B&W 802d's, and Klipsch Palladiums. I've listened to most speakers in the 2-4500 price range, and the Song Towers have been my favorite.

Intamin, if you like the Dynaudio Contour 5.4, then the C2s will blow you away, its in the same class with the B$W802D but has more finese than slam.

[Big Daddy]

Stay away from all the speakers that others recommend. They are all boring speakers that everyone else has seen or heard.

Try something innovative and exciting from a high-end dealer with exceptional prices. Tekton Design in Orem, Utah makes beautiful speakers. They sound great and come in different colors. Here are some beauties:


For $550 a Pair, you can have these:

The normal price of these is $3,000 a pair. They are currently on sale for $1,600:

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Stay away from all the speakers that others recommend. They are all boring speakers that everyone else has seen or heard.

Try something innovative and exciting from a high-end dealer with exceptional prices. Tekton Design in Orem, Utah makes beautiful speakers. They sound great and come in different colors. Here are some beauties:


For $550 a Pair, you can have these:

The normal price of these is $3,000 a pair. They are currently on sale for $1,600:

Do they come with INSTRUCTIONS BD !!

& those are really cool looking speakers !! The above was just an old PM I remember from someone !

[D]

Originally Posted by callas01

I would rather have some B&W 703's.

I'm partial to the 805's, especially with a Cary Audio SLI-80. Nice little combo.

[prerich]

All of the recommendations have been great so far! I will throw the Quad 22L2 into the mix!

[rded]

Originally Posted by prerich

All of the recommendations have been great so far! I will throw the Quad 22L2 into the mix!

Rich: somehow....I knew you were gonna say that!

[JasonR]

Since we are all recommending brands we own, check out the Monitor Audio GS20s!

Of course, we probably own these brands for good reason!