Hi. New audiophile here. Looking to build a good listening room (10 x 12) setup. I am not going to rush into anything and will need to buy components as the commission checks roll in. I inherited some old vinyl and after limited research purchased the Rega RP1. I am currently using a Kenwood AV Surround Receiver VR-207 through Bose 301 iii speakers. OK guys, don't kick me out for mentioning this stuff but it's what I have to work with next. Right now, I have approx $2k to work with on speakers (That's up from $1500 so please don't tell me to invest another $500 or $1000 for XYZ speakers). Eventually I want to get into a tube power amp. I plan to play mostly CD's & some vinyl. I listen to mostly rock, some country, new age, and instrumental music.
This audiophile stuff is pretty confusing. With the price range I am looking at, shops are pointing me towards B&W 683, possible the CM8. I listed to the Monitor Audio and Definitive in the same price range and they just didn't sound as good as the 683's. I know that there are some great boutique speaker companies out there that aren't mass produced but not sure which are the best for the money I'm willing to invest.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on which direction I should go for the speaker component. Also, I'm open to suggestions on amps too. I am basing my decision of investing in speakers first from a conversation with an audio guy here in L.A.. Thanks guys!
Hi. New audiophile here. Looking to build a good listening room (10 x 12) setup. I am not going to rush into anything and will need to buy components as the commission checks roll in. I inherited some old vinyl and after limited research purchased the Rega RP1. I am currently using a Kenwood AV Surround Receiver VR-207 through Bose 301 iii speakers. OK guys, don't kick me out for mentioning this stuff but it's what I have to work with next. Right now, I have approx $2k to work with on speakers (That's up from $1500 so please don't tell me to invest another $500 or $1000 for XYZ speakers). Eventually I want to get into a tube power amp. I plan to play mostly CD's & some vinyl. I listen to mostly rock, some country, new age, and instrumental music.
This audiophile stuff is pretty confusing. With the price range I am looking at, shops are pointing me towards B&W 683, possible the CM8. I listed to the Monitor Audio and Definitive in the same price range and they just didn't sound as good as the 683's. I know that there are some great boutique speaker companies out there that aren't mass produced but not sure which are the best for the money I'm willing to invest.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on which direction I should go for the speaker component. Also, I'm open to suggestions on amps too. I am basing my decision of investing in speakers first from a conversation with an audio guy here in L.A.. Thanks guys!