Tower speaker recommendations under €1500

[Jayesh]

I own a pair of monitor audio 300 7g which is around your budget - soundstage network has measurements for them. I'm very happy with them but there was a night and day difference when adding a subwoofer - almost to the point that I would struggle to reccomend them without one.

If you're able to go with bookshelfs and get subwoofers to go under the stand i would suggest that option over most towers - unless you can get big ones with bass extension. For example silver 100 7g + svs micro 3000 if you need the space. Or svs sb 1000 pro which is slightly bigger but leaves you about €900-1000 to buy bookshelves.

 

[Chromatischism]

Best bass from that price range is very likely the Klipsch RP-8000F.

But if the Focal towers really can be had at those prices – unbelievable to a U.S. resident – those are a strong choice.

The Polk R700's would be another strong choice, but could be outside of your price range.

 

[hdkeith]

I have auditioned the focal 826 and Minitor AudioSilver 500 7G and the Focals were a tad bright, but very detailed, but the low end was thin and how would soundingwhen pusg[hed, cabinet resonance. The Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G was awesome, clean goo tigh bass. Well composed when pushed hard. Also listened to Monitor Audi Gold 300 and 200 and the Silver lows were almost to the Gold 300 and more full than the 200. Thr Silver was a tad bright compared to the Gold 300, but if not A/B tested the Silver would be fine and is still on my short list.

 

[Taiga]

Best bass from that price range is very likely the Klipsch RP-8000F.

These measured well at Audioholics. The older, but essentially identical, RP-280f have been available at a substantial discount.

Klipsch RP-8000F Tower Speaker Review

The Klipsch RP-8000F, a dual 8" woofer tower speaker system that promises a wide dynamic range for lots of punch and impact, but will that come at the cost? Read our review to find out...

www.audioholics.com

 

[delta76]

These measured well at Audioholics. The older, but essentially identical, RP-280f have been available at a substantial discount.

Klipsch RP-8000F Tower Speaker Review

The Klipsch RP-8000F, a dual 8" woofer tower speaker system that promises a wide dynamic range for lots of punch and impact, but will that come at the cost? Read our review to find out...

www.audioholics.com

8000F is about 750EUR/pair right now in France. It could be good one, I don't know, but their target market is clearly not same as Focal Aria 948 or Monitor Audio Silver 500

I have auditioned the focal 826 and Minitor AudioSilver 500 7G and the Focals were a tad bright, but very detailed, but the low end was thin and how would soundingwhen pusg[hed, cabinet resonance. The Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G was awesome, clean goo tigh bass. Well composed when pushed hard. Also listened to Monitor Audi Gold 300 and 200 and the Silver lows were almost to the Gold 300 and more full than the 200. Thr Silver was a tad bright compared to the Gold 300, but if not A/B tested the Silver would be fine and is still on my short list.

Not sure where you are, probably US? Focal Chora 826 is the lower end model, it is like less than half price of 500 7G, and even less so with deals (I see it is within 350 EUR range quite often no that's 816, 826 is about 450 EUR) and yes it is lack of bass. Same thing with its step up - Aria 926. You are expected to add a sub

 

[delta76]

Best bass from that price range is very likely the Klipsch RP-8000F.

But if the Focal towers really can be had at those prices – unbelievable to a U.S. resident – those are a strong choice.

The Polk R700's would be another strong choice, but could be outside of your price range.

I would never buy Focal for US price - or even half of it. I would not even buy Focal for price at where I live. But shipping from France is just ... well, unbeatable deal. Surely there are better sounding/better looking speakers, but thinking of what I get, always put a smile on my face

 

[hdkeith]

8000F is about 750EUR/pair right now in France. It could be good one, I don't know, but their target market is clearly not same as Focal Aria 948 or Monitor Audio Silver 500

Not sure where you are, probably US? Focal Chora 826 is the lower end model, it is like less than half price of 500 7G, and even less so with deals (I see it is within 350 EUR range quite often no that's 816, 826 is about 450 EUR) and yes it is lack of bass. Same thing with its step up - Aria 926. You are expected to add a sub

In US the Focal runs around $950 each and the MA Silver 500 about $1600 each and the Klipsch RP-8000Foo around $900 each. And while the MA Silver 500 may not be a direct competitor to the Klipsch it is in the same target spc range, maybe the Silver 300 would be more direct; Of the 3 the MA 500 Silver was better than the other 2. I also listened to the Focal 936 and it was far too boomy on the bass and the bass drowned out the highs. I quickly removed Focal from my list.

 

[delta76]

In US the Focal runs around $950 each and the MA Silver 500 about $1600 each and the Klipsch RP-8000Foo around $900 each. And while the MA Silver 500 may not be a direct competitor to the Klipsch it is in the same target spc range, maybe the Silver 300 would be more direct; Of the 3 the MA 500 Silver was better than the other 2. I also listened to the Focal 936 and it was far too boomy on the bass and the bass drowned out the highs. I quickly removed Focal from my list.

8000F is 999$ a pair now on amazon, and that is not even its best price.

 

[hdkeith]

8000F is 999$ a pair now on amazon, and that is not even its best price.

The is the outgoing model. not the RP-8000Fii, granted I would challenge anyone to be able to hear a difference between them. And while I did not care for the Focal if you have a small room and subs the Focal my be a better sounding speaker and to me the Monitor Audio Silver 500 was better than both and if you look at the measurements on the Silver 500 is measure almost dead flat with linearity making it easy to EQ.

 

[delta76]

Well if you like something you buy it. i am just trying to steer the discussion back to "what should I buy with 1500 € in europe" .

 

[hdkeith]

Sorry I was not aware of what the various speaker costs are in Europe.

 

[diablo]

XTZ 99.36 FLR 2021 floorstanding speaker - XTZ Sound in Balance

99.36 FLR 2021 floorstanding speaker for discerning music fans. Finest heights thanks to high-end ribbon tweeter. Deep bass and high power handling characteristics of this exceptional speaker.

www.xtzsound.eu

these look really interesting - I'm wondering one thing though... my experience with this kind of tweeter is that they are very 'beamy' and don't disperse the sound a lot. do you would you happen to know if this is true for these? tempting to try them, but might be a pain to actually return them.
thank you for the tip!

On your comment about the XTZ99.36 FLR - the Fountek ribbon tweeters have a very wide horizontal dispersion. Though the response falls off vertically.

I quite like mine, though I do use them with a sub.

 

[mvnchies]

On your comment about the XTZ99.36 FLR - the Fountek ribbon tweeters have a very wide horizontal dispersion. Though the response falls off vertically.

I quite like mine, though I do use them with a sub.

very nice, I was tempted by these actually! but, as I said earlier, I've decided on a pair just a little above my budget...

appreciate the discussion and suggestions though, cheers everyone

 

[diablo]

very nice, I was tempted by these actually! but, as I said earlier, I've decided on a pair just a little above my budget...

appreciate the discussion and suggestions though, cheers everyone

Ah, I'd missed that, sorry.

Anyway I've found out since that XTZ is being run down. Founder very ill, bankrupt etc.

 

[Slyman]

Why not the Wharfedale Diamond Linton 85th Edition? Getting praises i'm almost buying them myself if i had the cash.

 

[mvnchies]

Why not the Wharfedale Diamond Linton 85th Edition? Getting praises i'm almost buying them myself if i had the cash.

I was considering them, but I am kind of bummed out they charge 500 for the stands... and I think they ones I ended up choosing just are a better size for my room.

 

[Deleted member 48726]

I have had a couple of System Audio towers. System Audio is a Danish high quality loudspeaker manufacturer and makes high and slim towers with multiple drivers. Mine was the top of the line years ago and have seven drivers in each tower of which four are bass. They can play loud and the bass can be felt physically in the chest. They do need a serious amplifier though.

 

[AlexanderM]

I have had a couple of System Audio towers. System Audio is a Danish high quality loudspeaker manufacturer and makes high and slim towers with multiple drivers. Mine was the top of the line years ago and have seven drivers in each tower of which four are bass. They can play loud and the bass can be felt physically in the chest. They do need a serious amplifier though.

I can't find these in Canada, goggled and no dealers came up.

 

[Deleted member 48726]

I can't find these in Canada, goggled and no dealers came up.

That's correct. I can see from their main page that they have two dealers in the US but none in Canada.