$30K Budget - On the quest for my "end game" speaker

[fredoamigo]

Full range cardioid mains, this is the way

So the choice becomes somewhat limited.

 

[MKR]

so the choice becomes somewhat limited.

Yup, but not a bad thing, especially when this select and small group are all very good designs

 

[Frank Dernie]

The journey is more important than the destination. Wanting is more satisfying than having.

That is the precise opposite of my pov.
I detest the testing and only spend time on it so I don’t get a disappointment.
I have been enjoying my current speakers for 25 years.

 

[caught gesture]

That is the precise opposite of my pov.
I detest the testing and only spend time on it so I don’t get a disappointment.
I have been enjoying my current speakers for 25 years.

Agreed. I’d find little joy going through the exhaustive search for new speakers. What I have aren’t perfect, but they play the music I love and that’s good enough for me.

 

[Lsc]

Simple, no need, and multi sub approach overrated. Full range cardioid mains, this is the way

Lol MKR, was this a Mandalorian reference?

 

[subframe]

I’m searching for new speakers right now, and honestly it’s great. I get to spend time listening to both new and favorite music a bunch of speakers, what’s wrong with that? Throw in a little travel with the family and it gets even better.

And in all things, having context and something to compare against is incredibly educational. For example, if you drink a glass of wine, you might taste some things and like it or not, but you don’t actually learn anything about the grape/maker/vintage until you have another wine to compare it to. Same with speakers - I’ve learned a lot and refined my preferences in my search, in a way that I never could have without listening to a lot of systems.

Sure, eventually I’ll need to pull out my credit card, which can be a little stressful when choosing among a number of good options, but at least I’ll be well-informed when I do so.

 

[srrxr71]

Lol MKR, was this a Mandalorian reference?

All these reddit kids using “this is the way” haha. I didn’t know it came from a movie.

 

[srrxr71]

I’m searching for new speakers right now, and honestly it’s great. I get to spend time listening to both new and favorite music a bunch of speakers, what’s wrong with that? Throw in a little travel with the family and it gets even better.

And in all things, having context and something to compare against is incredibly educational. For example, if you drink a glass of wine, you might taste some things and like it or not, but you don’t actually learn anything about the grape/maker/vintage until you have another wine to compare it to. Same with speakers - I’ve learned a lot and refined my preferences in my search, in a way that I never could have without listening to a lot of systems.

Sure, eventually I’ll need to pull out my credit card, which can be a little stressful when choosing among a number of good options, but at least I’ll be well-informed when I do so.

Let us know what you listened to and your thoughts.

 

[Lsc]

All these reddit kids using “this is the way” haha. I didn’t know it came from a movie.

It’s from the Mandalorian show on the Disney+ channel. They say that like 30 times a show lol.

I didn’t know how prevalent active speakers are though. I don’t think I’ll be upgrading as I’m happy with my setup but lots of good info.

 

[MKR]

Lol MKR, was this a Mandalorian reference?

Yup

 

[MKR]

It’s from the Mandalorian show on the Disney+ channel. They say that like 30 times a show lol.

I didn’t know how prevalent active speakers are though. I don’t think I’ll be upgrading as I’m happy with my setup but lots of good info.

Active speakers are prevalent, but active speakers that are full range with cardioid down to 40Hz and variable directivity are rare

 

[srrxr71]

Oh I’m definitely an old fart. Old enough to give up all scripted entertainment. Dropped all of it from all sources. That’s why home theater means nothing to me.

 

[Colonel7]

Active speakers are prevalent, but active speakers that are full range with cardioid down to 40Hz and variable directivity are rare

Must have really large woofer(s) and Xmax to get cardioid that low. Or am I mistaken?

 

[MKR]

Must have really large woofer(s) and Xmax to get cardioid that low. Or am I mistaken?

Correct

 

[srrxr71]

Must have really large woofer(s) and Xmax to get cardioid that low. Or am I mistaken?

I’m not even sure which one cardioid down to 40Hz but I have seen some examples down to 60Hz and yeah they have some big woofers indeed.

 

[Lsc]

Active speakers are prevalent, but active speakers that are full range with cardioid down to 40Hz and variable directivity are rare

I guess this is something to look into next year at Axpona.

 

[MKR]

I guess this is something to look into next year at Axpona.

These didn’t exist at AXPONA this year, but maybe next year

 

[srrxr71]

This thread got another year to go haha

 

[Elitzur–Vaidman]

These didn’t exist at AXPONA this year, but maybe next year

Dutch & Dutch 12C?

 

[MKR]

This thread got another year to go haha

Oh goodness, I hope not, will be the death of me