I'm looking to get some speakers to match some YBA gear -- 3 series pre, amp, and cd. I'd like to get some towers with decent extension (to avoid y-splitting the audio signal into a subwoofer) for under $2500. I listen mostly to blues, jazz, indie rock, classic rock and hip-hop. That said, tight bass has always been a requirement of mine; I'd rather have punch than boom. The room is typical bedroom size, about 9x12 with a 9 foot ceiling and is not used for home theater, only music.
I was wondering if anyone had heard the James S-103's or JMLab 836V's and had formed some opinions on them. I know the James are more expensive than $2500, but I can get dealer pricing on them. Anything I'm overlooking? Maybe B&W? Let me know what you like.
Thanks,
Cam
I'm looking to get some speakers to match some YBA gear -- 3 series pre, amp, and cd. I'd like to get some towers with decent extension (to avoid y-splitting the audio signal into a subwoofer) for under $2500. I listen mostly to blues, jazz, indie rock, classic rock and hip-hop. That said, tight bass has always been a requirement of mine; I'd rather have punch than boom. The room is typical bedroom size, about 9x12 with a 9 foot ceiling and is not used for home theater, only music.
I was wondering if anyone had heard the James S-103's or JMLab 836V's and had formed some opinions on them. I know the James are more expensive than $2500, but I can get dealer pricing on them. Anything I'm overlooking? Maybe B&W? Let me know what you like.
Thanks,
Cam