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Speaker Decisions: Considering 3 different speakers
Hi all,
I’m putting together a new system and I value the opinions of everyone who’s heard the speakers/components I’m considering. I’m building my system (and I’ve solicited some opinions, but have things more narrowed down now). Here’s what I have/buying and what I’m considering: Amp: McIntosh MA6500 (purchasing this week) Turntable: Clearaudio Concept (black) with satisfy tone arm and maestro v2 MM cartridge (own it) Cables/power: None yet. My room requires a run of 20ft for my speaker cables so that’s a consideration for both the cables and maybe the speakers? I am likely getting a loom from Ivan of WW whatever I decide. Probably the oasis SC since I need such a long run. Speakers: here is what I’m considering: - B&W 805 Signature (2004 model) - Vandersteen 2CE Sig II (new from AD) - Magnepan 1.7i (new from AD) I’ve heard them all, but not together and not A/B with the equipment I’m purchasing. The B&W and 1.7i are about the same price. The 2CE is about $600 more. My room is 16x30 and my listening couch is 17’ from the front wall. Speakers can be up to 10’ apart and 4’ from the side and front wall. Audio rack needs to be in the corner behind one of the speakers. I have a large fireplace/hearth in the middle so rack can’t be there, hence the 20ft speaker run. All opinions/ ideas welcome and a massive thanks in advance for your time. -Adam |
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Scratch the other 2 speakers off your list and go straight for magnepan. Yes, direct experience.
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Contrary to Serge I recommend the Vandersteen especially since you have the room flexibility to set them up correctly. I ran a pair of 2CE Sigs for over seven years and enjoyed every minute. And as Mc integrated amps are among the few that have pre outs and amp ins you can add Vandersteen or other subs at a later date if needed.
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option #2 is save your pennies and go further up the Maggie chain....... 3.7i's ! heck, with the size of your room you go all the way to the new 30's !! |
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Although all three you list are good, I'd stick with the newer models as speakers have evolved nicely since 2000. I own both Maggie and Vandersteen. If you want a bit more bass extension I'd get the latter.
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Primary System (Always in flux): Analog Source: Rega RP10 Phono Preamp: Bryston BP2/PS3 Digital Software: Roon, Tidal Streaming Digital Music Server: Melco N1A/2 Digital Sources: Totaldac d1-twelve SE MkII (factory upgraded from MKI) with "live power" 4 output power supply, Oppo UDP-205 Preamplifier: Rogue Audio RP-9 (factory upgraded from RP-7) Amplifier: Vandersteen M5-HPA Speakers: Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT w/IsoAcoustics Gaia 1 feet Cabling: WW Platinum Starlight 7 digital wires, Totaldac Gigafilter USB filter, AQ Sky XLR, AQ Fire RCA Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Oak spades ---> bi-wire spades Power Cables: Esprit PC (for DAC), 2 WW Platinum Electra PC (Preamp/Phono Preamp), AQ NRG10 (Melco N1A/2), AQ Blizzard (Quatro Wood CT built-in subs) Power Conditioning: 2 AQ Niagara 1000, 3 Oyaide R1 outlets Sound Treatments: 23 ASC Tube Traps and 10 Panels |
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Not one of those speakers on the list will develop significant bass response in a a room that size. The Vanderstein 2CE do not compare to Magnepan 1.7 in any significant way, I’ve had a pair of 2CE in my house before. But a room that size will let the Magnepan breathe and create a much bigger soundstage with much bigger scale imaging. A sub can always be added. The B&W 805 will sound very thin and lean in a room that big.
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My dedicated 2ch/theater room was 16x30, same dimensions. Bass gets lost in a room that size. I had to bring the balance back in with a JL Audio Fathom F212 sub which you can see in the video of my room.
https://youtu.be/a3i_DETaCg0 Last edited by PHC1; 12-17-2017 at 12:13 AM. |
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Thanks for the responses everyone.
Wow, that is a nice theater/listening space, Serge! Mikado, I wish I had the funds for the 30’s. I’ll look at the 3.7 and see how that upgrade might look financially. |
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3.7, now you are talking. Do it right, do it once.
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The 3.7's are just a wee bit out of my price range for the moment. I am thinking i'll add a Rel sub or something like that when funds allow my next upgrade.
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