I'm looking to spend anywhere from $1000 to $1400 on a pair of floorstanding loudspeakers that will be used extensively for both music and movies. They will eventually be paired with a very strong subwoofer (probably something from SVS) so they don't need to have super low bass extension. I'm not looking to go way overboard with these things but I do plan on keeping them for a good long while so I view this purchase as a pretty hefty investment which is why I'm being so careful with my choice. Here's what I'm looking at so far:
Klipsch Reference Series RF-5 or RF-7,
Paradigm Studio/60 or Studio/80,
Definitive Technology BP30, 2006TL, or 2004TL
I've listened to the Klipsch speakers quite a bit so far and am pretty impressed with them. They've got a very full sound and seem very fluid. As with every Klipsch speaker, they seem to be stronger in the highs and lows than with the midrange but I don't really think they come across too bright or too boomy. That is especially true for the RF-5 speakers. The RF-7s seem almost too big to me and are more overwhelming than natural. The RF-5s sound very fluid to me and, like I said, impressed me quite a bit especially considering their price. Plus, the cherry finish on them is just gorgeous!
I've only heard the Paradigms a little and they are probably the sharpest, most precise speakers I've heard. They sounded almost harsh to my ears, probably because I'm simply not used to such accurate response in a speaker. They had a very full sound, like the Klipschs, but seemed to have a lot more going for them in the midrange. I suppose they sound more natural than the Klipsch offerings but it would certainly some getting used to their sharpness. At my price point, I think they only come in a black finish, as well. It looks nice, sure, but it's no cherry woodgrain.
I have not yet heard the Def Tech speakers but that will be taken care of before the afternoon is up. I've heard good things about Def Tech and will report soon my findings.
I've already checked out Audio Review and done some reading but at this level of speakers everything seems very subjective to personal taste. I really don't think I can lose with any of my choices. If you have opinions, experience with these or other comparable speakers, speak up! This speaker buying thing is a joint effort between me and all of ATOT... your opinion matters. Tell me what you think.
Klipsch Reference Series RF-5 or RF-7,
Paradigm Studio/60 or Studio/80,
Definitive Technology BP30, 2006TL, or 2004TL
I've listened to the Klipsch speakers quite a bit so far and am pretty impressed with them. They've got a very full sound and seem very fluid. As with every Klipsch speaker, they seem to be stronger in the highs and lows than with the midrange but I don't really think they come across too bright or too boomy. That is especially true for the RF-5 speakers. The RF-7s seem almost too big to me and are more overwhelming than natural. The RF-5s sound very fluid to me and, like I said, impressed me quite a bit especially considering their price. Plus, the cherry finish on them is just gorgeous!
I've only heard the Paradigms a little and they are probably the sharpest, most precise speakers I've heard. They sounded almost harsh to my ears, probably because I'm simply not used to such accurate response in a speaker. They had a very full sound, like the Klipschs, but seemed to have a lot more going for them in the midrange. I suppose they sound more natural than the Klipsch offerings but it would certainly some getting used to their sharpness. At my price point, I think they only come in a black finish, as well. It looks nice, sure, but it's no cherry woodgrain.
I have not yet heard the Def Tech speakers but that will be taken care of before the afternoon is up. I've heard good things about Def Tech and will report soon my findings.
I've already checked out Audio Review and done some reading but at this level of speakers everything seems very subjective to personal taste. I really don't think I can lose with any of my choices. If you have opinions, experience with these or other comparable speakers, speak up! This speaker buying thing is a joint effort between me and all of ATOT... your opinion matters. Tell me what you think.
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