ClassicalSpeakers
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I am a newbie looking for speakers for classical music (from instrumental to opera) via streaming. I currently only have headphones: the Raal SR1a's, which I very much like as headphones go. I have a budget of approx +/- $30k.
Unfortunately, I cannot do much in terms of room treatments due to factors outside my control. I understand that some would recommend I therefore give up on speakers altogether, but I've decided, perhaps foolishly, to press ahead, and hope that DSP can make the speakers a pleasurable experience. I have two room possiblities: one about 16x14x8 and open on one side to a larger room that runs perpendicular to it; and another that is 23x17x8 with some glass and a vestibule and dining room that open off it it. I gather that big rooms are normally better for things like sound stage size and bass, so I am guessing I should go for the bigger room?
I've done as much reading as I could on ASR, but am a bit overwhelmed. (I've also read through the other thread of someone with a $30k budget.) My audition wish list includes:
So my questions: What other speakers do you think should I be looking at? What other factors should I be considering?
Much thanks for your help!
Unfortunately, I cannot do much in terms of room treatments due to factors outside my control. I understand that some would recommend I therefore give up on speakers altogether, but I've decided, perhaps foolishly, to press ahead, and hope that DSP can make the speakers a pleasurable experience. I have two room possiblities: one about 16x14x8 and open on one side to a larger room that runs perpendicular to it; and another that is 23x17x8 with some glass and a vestibule and dining room that open off it it. I gather that big rooms are normally better for things like sound stage size and bass, so I am guessing I should go for the bigger room?
I've done as much reading as I could on ASR, but am a bit overwhelmed. (I've also read through the other thread of someone with a $30k budget.) My audition wish list includes:
- KEF Blade Meta 2
- KEF LS 60s
- Genelecs (is a sub a big help for classical besides organ pieces)
- Dutch & Dutch 8C (which I've been told is a bit punchy for classical)
So my questions: What other speakers do you think should I be looking at? What other factors should I be considering?
Much thanks for your help!