hey everyone. haven't posted in forever, but looking for suggestions....
backgound - I started with PSB B25/matching center for my front 3, back in the day. really liked them, but came into a few bucks and upgraded to Paradigm Studio 40 v4 w/matching 590 center and an upgraded Denon receiver, which I absolutely loved. GREAT for HT in my DEN (2K Cu ft) and very good for music (better for more comtemporary/electronic and still very good for acoustic - jazz and classical). wife's health issues forced sale of my rig, except for sub, and I "downgraded" to Cambridge S30-based front 3. decent, but I was only "making due".
times are better, so I'm looking to step up a level.
I am looking to spend $800 to $1,000 for a 3.0 sometime by the end of the year. I ASSUME this will get me a decent upgrade.
so far, here is what my research leads me...
- I have read about the new KEFs (350/150/matching center), I should be able to audition these LIVE soon at the local Magnolia.
- Cantons available at AC4L (looks like the 500 series are the ones to get),
- Focals... heard the 700s when I auditioned my 'Digms and liked them (definitely better than the B& W 600s but not up to the 'Digms). 700s are hardeer to find, so what's up with the readily available 600?
- I know my old friends at Paradigm have come out with a couple of new lines - Monitor SE line and Premier line.
- I have read about RBH here, and their entry level (R5/R5E) seem to be in my hitting zone.
finally, I will also add that while listening to stuff in my favorite local B&M (who carries 'Digms), he had a Danish speaker (SytemsAudio/SA), which sounded marvelous, and similar to the Dynaudios that I have heard over the years, and loved.
would like to upgrade from S30-based system. less is better, but willing to pay for a major upgrade. music first.
