It's Time for New Speakers! Oh, dear . .. . .

[THEChuckTucker]

I think it's time I got rid of my JBL speakers. It was great while it lasted. They were proudly made in Northridge, Ca. in 1983 and I've had them ever since. Been through 5 houses, 1 apartment, 2 wives, 1 daughter . . . you get the idea. But times change. I currently have my new Topping D50 feeding my Schitt Magni III
then out to my Topping PA3. So 70 watts is my limit. Looking for something a little smaller than the JBLs , kinda big at 16 x 10 x 8.
Would consider active speakers because I have read that many like them because the amp, inside, is designed for that speaker only, tailor made.
Also, over at Massdrop, they are showing a speaker from a Finnish company call Amphion. Anybody hear of them?
Thanking everyone in advance for any suggestions and help you may give.

 

[maxxevv]

You could go back to JBL's though if well priced powered speakers are what you're considering. Many good comments on the JBL LSR 305's .

 

[amirm]

Many good comments on the JBL LSR 305's .

Including mine! Definitely recommended for active speakers.

 

[blackmetalboon]

I’ve heard a couple of the smaller passive speakers in the Amphion Argon range, sounded pretty decent with a much bigger sound than their size suggested.

 

[THEChuckTucker]

Including mine! Definitely recommended for active speakers.

Does this include the Massdrop variation " JBL 3xx ' ?

 

[amirm]

Does this include the Massdrop variation " JBL 3xx ' ?

I believe that is the older version. My only experience is with the second revision but I think the difference between them is small.

 

[THEChuckTucker]

I DON'T NEED NEW SPEAKERS!! I NEED MY HEAD EXAMINED!!!
I can't believe I did this. I bought the Topping PA3 and the Schiit Magni III at the same time. Hooked them up with computer and speakers at the same time. I liked the sound but thought the headphone output was a bit brash / bright but OK. Kept thinking the speakers were getting on in years because of a muddiness in the mid tones. A friend advised that I start with each part and isolate the performance. Put the DAC straight into the speakers ( no can do - not active), put the DAC and M III together and unplug amp - still too bright. Drop the M III and just DAC and PA3.

UNbelievable !!!
The " masking" was gone!
It was the Schiit Magni III !! I hooked everything back together and got the same muddy sound. Pulled the M III out and the music was back!
Whether it is line in / line out or pre-amp nothing should color sound like that. I will never use that again.
Now the only question is does amirm want to test the darn thing.

 

[DonH56]

Now the only question is does amirm want to test the darn thing.

Please... No.

 

[Ardacer]

lol

btw regarding the active monitors, I wish I'd bought something with volume control in front (as a pair).

 

[amirm]

Now the only question is does amirm want to test the darn thing.

Well, for good or bad, I have a Schiit Magni 3.

 

[Ron Texas]

Well, for good or bad, I have a Schiit Magni 3.

Have you or will you test it? I wonder if their analog stuff is not as wonky as their DAC's. Then again, it's only $100.