help with bookshelf speaker selection

[zieglj01]

The only reason they're not opened up is that I don't have access to them. They're somewhere in storage and I'll have them just before the July 4th weekend. The KEF and TAD are just to tide me over J/K.

Yes, I know - get ready for some adventure

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I wonder when the withdrawal symptoms are going to kick in?

Delirium Tremors from rapid cessation of loudspeakers?

Good thing I'm a pharmacist and have access to drugs.

 

[nogaro]

Delirium Tremors from rapid cessation of loudspeakers?

Good thing I'm a pharmacist and have access to drugs.

So your speaker harem was all financed by drug money?

 

[pg_rider]

Offer him $800 shipped and you'll be in good shape. Paradigm Studio 10 v-5 amazing monitors | Full range | Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 | AudiogoN - The High-end Audio Community

I owned Studio 10's and they sound like they're right up your alley!

 

[beakergeek]

I think a speaker upgrade is most likely going to give you the most bang for the buck. Be careful what you wish for when looking to make your system "brighter". That could get very annoying very fast. With such a small budget used is a good way to go. Good luck!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

So your speaker harem was all financed by drug money?

LOL. Exactly.

 

[BrianC]

Awesome info, thanks. You think the Sierra 1 is a significant step up from the cmt340, in a bigger room?

 

[agarwalro]

You think the Sierra 1 is a significant step up from the cmt340, in a bigger room?

The bigger room will be better served by the CMT340. They are considerably more efficient and due to the MTM design have higher power handling. The Sierra 1 may sound better when both are being played at comfortable levels, but, if pushed beyond their capability will sound worse than the CMT340 playing at or under their capability.