Need recommendation for new L-C-R speakers, near(ish) $2,500 for all 3. In a 5000 cu. ft room, 2 story ceilings, very open. 60% HT/40% music. Will use nice sub on hand for 2.1 channel listening (when I can make time) for I enjoy Coltrane and Flaming Lips (e.g, check out the low end on "A Spoonful Weighs a Ton"). Music emphasis is on alt rock, indie rock, electronica.
Not concerned with these pairing well with the electronics I now have -- they'll be upgraded next, thinking Arcam, NAD but I digress. Class D or heavy iron coming soon.
I've already demo'd MA GS20s, RS6s, and GS10s plus Totem Sttaf (I was drawn to the dealer to hear the RS6s and listened to the others because I could though a bit pricey). My ears found the RS6s a bit too forward for my taste and a bit bright (NAD electronics used). None of these suffice for my ears from a purely 2 channel experience on all the music I demo'd (at loud (~90dB) but not deafening levels) (on Elbow's The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver, the voice at times was uncomfortable to follow). So just from a tone perspective I'm looking for something with much smoother, non-fatiguing highs, and a mid-range that will excel at reproducing a throaty growling tenor sax sound, male vocals, and female vocals.
Thanks for suggestions for me to demo. Very few local dealers with choices, so can easily go ID.
