Bookshelf Speaker Help

[brightenthepavement]

Hello I am fairly new to record players I have a technics 1200 sl-1200mk2 I went to the my local electronics store and he recommended mcintosh MA9700 amp which made sense to me, but he tried to sell me tower speakers which I don't want. Now I have asked several people about book shelfs I'm looking to spend around 4000 give or take people have told me Mcintosh XR50s or paradigm signature s2? I'm open to suggestions thats why im hear please let me know of anything better or what you think thanks

 

[speakerman39]

Hello I am fairly new to record players I have a technics 1200 sl-1200mk2 I went to the my local electronics store and he recommended mcintosh MA9700 amp which made sense to me, but he tried to sell me tower speakers which I don't want. Now I have asked several people about book shelfs I'm looking to spend around 4000 give or take people have told me Mcintosh XR50s or paradigm signature s2? I'm open to suggestions thats why im hear please let me know of anything better or what you think thanks

If I were you, I would go for a set of these:

http://philharmonicaudio.com/BMR Philharmonitor.html

Use the rest of your money for a sub like this:

http://www.powersoundaudio.com/products/s1500

Perhaps, even getting (2) of them. That would be an outstanding set-up imho. Duals will provide for more even bass throughout your listening area.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[brightenthepavement]

Hey Phil thanks I don't know why he didn't recommend a sub I'm sorry if these are noob questions just don't wanna waste any money any chance I can ask you a few questions would be much appreciated?

 

[speakerman39]

Hey Phil thanks I don't know why he didn't recommend a sub I'm sorry if these are noob questions just don't wanna waste any money any chance I can ask you a few questions would be much appreciated?

Sure ask away. If I can't answer your questions, there are many others that can. If your emphasis is on music, then it will be hard to beat what Dennis Murphy offers over at Philharmonicaudio.com. The Slims are something that you should consider as well:

http://philharmonicaudio.com/slims.html

The Slim towers are NOT that large. Be sure to give it some serious thought. The budget that you specified would allow for th Slim Towers and dual PSA S1500 subs. That would be fantastic set-up! One that even I would envy....LOL!!!!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[lovinthehd]

I'd suggest looking at Ascend Acoustics' Sierra-2 speakers personally (having several other models of theirs). Philharmonics are on my short list, probably Salk as well. Even for music I'd add a sub(s) to them and if going just 2-ch an integrated amp or receiver with bass management. Is the $4000 for speakers alone or everything, speakers/sub and amp? I've been using my SL1200mk2 for over 30 years....

 

[tyhjaarpa]

I would also suggest bookshelf speakers like those Phils with sub(s). Or if you are not fancy for subs then maybe Phil 3's http://philharmonicaudio.com/phil3.html

KEF LS50 with dual subs would be nice as well.

 

[brightenthepavement]

I was just going for $4000 for speakers alone, so I'm going to want 2 subs?

 

[lovinthehd]

I was just going for $4000 for speakers alone, so I'm going to want 2 subs?

Depends on room and seats to be covered as well as your extension and spl goals. I like multiple subs for lower distortion as well as smoother response throughout the room.

 

[shadyJ]

I was just going for $4000 for speakers alone, so I'm going to want 2 subs?

Yes, you will want two subs at least, for good sound. Read our recent discussion here.

 

[tonalcenter]

If I were you, I would go for a set of these:

http://philharmonicaudio.com/BMR Philharmonitor.html

I would also suggest bookshelf speakers like those Phils with sub(s). Or if you are not fancy for subs then maybe Phil 3's http://philharmonicaudio.com/phil3.html

Hi speakerman39, tyhjaarpa, curious which ones of Philharmonic Audio's speakers have you listened to? As owners or at a show/friend's demo? Thanks

 

[tyhjaarpa]

Hi speakerman39, tyhjaarpa, curious which ones of Philharmonic Audio's speakers have you listened to? As owners or at a show/friend's demo? Thanks

Unfortunately I haven't had change to listen any Phils as I'm from Europe. But if you search around these forums you can find quite many who either own or have heard them and every one of those that I know have liked Phils speakers a lot. Wish I had change to listen them.. I have considered ordering pair someday tho.

 

[speakerman39]

Hi speakerman39, tyhjaarpa, curious which ones of Philharmonic Audio's speakers have you listened to? As owners or at a show/friend's demo? Thanks

Well to be honest, I have NOT heard any of the Philharmonic speakers. But, I know several that own them. I trust what they have told me about them. But, I do know that YOU will get a lot more for YOUR money by buying from Dennis Murphy albeit Philharmonic Audio. For example, lets take a look at the Philharmonitors. These go for $1225 shipped whereas the Sierra 2's go for $1484 shipped.

http://philharmonicaudio.com/New Philharmonitor.html

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM2/srm2.html

Thus, the Philharmonitors are a bargain when compared to the Sierra 2's. Dennis does this a more a less as a hobby. He is NOT trying to get rich, but want us to enjoy high end sound. That is why YOU will always get much more for your money with Philharmonic Audio.

For the price of the Sierra 2's, you can merely get the BMR's instead:

http://philharmonicaudio.com/BMR Philharmonitor.html

In fact, I plan to get the Philharmonitors within the next year. Have a few things that I need to pay off first. Then, I am going with the Philharmonitors. May even just opt for the BMR's myself. Depends, on my finances at the time. Hope that answers your question?

Cheers,

Phil