~$4k Passive Large Bookshelf

[concorde]

Is that “LARGE”?

It has one 1” tweeter and one 6.5” woofer?

Yeah I know but I decided they'd probably get loud enough. I almost got LSR6332's but the deal didn't go ahead.

 

[DigitalDawn]

Triad.

Triad is a Portland-based company that hand builds speakers in just about every configuration you can imagine. They will even color match the speakers and grills to match the paint on your walls, or optionally the veneer on your cabinet. In addition to InRoom speakers, Triad has In-Wall and angled InCeiling speakers and subwoofers that work amazingly well for spaces in which you have no floor space, or when you wish to hide the speakers from view. The company has speakers in many different price ranges, starting at $300 per speaker.

While not a household name, Triad is a favorite of custom installers and has won numerous industry awards. The company is also a prototype partner for Dolby, helping to design speaker systems for immersive audio. Most recently, Triad Gold Monitor speakers won Best of Show at the 2019 CEDIA Expo in Denver. How Triad's Are Built:

I would seriously look at the Gold Monitors.

 

[lovinthehd]

Triad.

Triad is a Portland-based company that hand builds speakers in just about every configuration you can imagine. They will even color match the speakers and grills to match the paint on your walls, or optionally the veneer on your cabinet. In addition to InRoom speakers, Triad has In-Wall and angled InCeiling speakers and subwoofers that work amazingly well for spaces in which you have no floor space, or when you wish to hide the speakers from view. The company has speakers in many different price ranges, starting at $300 per speaker.

While not a household name, Triad is a favorite of custom installers and has won numerous industry awards. The company is also a prototype partner for Dolby, helping to design speaker systems for immersive audio. Most recently, Triad Gold Monitor speakers won Best of Show at the 2019 CEDIA Expo in Denver. How Triad's Are Built:

I would seriously look at the Gold Monitors.

They have representation in New Zealand?

 

[DigitalDawn]

Yes.

 

[concorde]

I am still waiting for my March Sointuva's to be shipped
Part of me wishes I'd gone for the 1723 Monitor THX's.

 

[NINaudio]

I am still waiting for my March Sointuva's to be shipped
Part of me wishes I'd gone for the 1723 Monitor THX's.

The wait is often the hardest part.

 

[witchdoctor]

My first post - but I've been a viewer of the YT channel for a long time.

I've been with the JBL Studio 530's for several years, and they are quite great. I want to upgrade and spend considerably more.

Criteria:
• Bookshelf speakers, but LARGE!
• Passive
• High power handling
• Excellent measurements

My room is about: 13 ft * 15 ft * 11 ft (l*w*h) - maybe considered as a Medium to Large room

Speakers will be complemented with two subs. Bass extension of the speakers therefore doesn't matter.

The two speakers I've found that I'm keen on are:

• Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX
• JBL LSR6332

I'm excluding KEF (don't like looks), Perlisten S5m (way too expensive), Revel Gem2 (silly stands required), Philharmonitor BMR (not enough power handling), JBL 708i (too high THD), March Sointuva.

Question: what other top tier speakers are worth considering in this somewhat rare to find form factor?
Question: how might I choose between the 1723 and LSR6332? I slightly prefer look of the 1723 but that's not necessarily the only factor.

Thanks

I think the Bryston Mini T would fit the bill if you end up not keeping the ones you already ordered.

Mini T – Bryston

bryston.com

 

[concorde]

I am still waiting for my March Sointuva's to be shipped
Part of me wishes I'd gone for the 1723 Monitor THX's.

My Sointuva's arrived today. I LOVE them. They are gorgeous looking and sound wonderful.

 

[Will Brink]

In that price range, the Dynaudio 20i would be a good bet.

Has anyone reviewed and tested them? I can't seem to find any decent reviews with tests. Their other offerings like the Dynaudio Heritage Special for 7k (!!!) don't measure well. I suspect there's far better choices for less $.

 

[everettT]

Has anyone reviewed and tested them? I can't seem to find any decent reviews with tests. Their other offerings like the Dynaudio Heritage Special for 7k (!!!) don't measure well. I suspect there's far better choices for less $.

The Countour has been in production a while now and other than aesthetics, have continued to be improved upon. The Heritage didn't measure poorly, just not great but better than the Special Forty, both of which never had a home in the regular lineup.

I almost picked up a pair of 60s recently and you can look at measuments of their floor standing two way to get an idea what the midrange and treble will look like on the 20 in the current line.

 

[GAmark]

Elysian 2 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Wharfedale Elysian 2 Speakers utilize cutting edge design and class-leading technology are combined to deliver musical reproduction that will proudly challenge the world’s finest loudspeakers.

www.wharfedaleusa.com

 

[TankTop5]

I'll be honest, 350-watt power handling from a 2-way bookshelf with the standard 6" woofer and 1" dome tweeter is kind of hard to believe.

I saw and listened to these in person yesterday. Pretty dang impressive. The owner of the speakers told me the magnet is 7 inches in diameter, an inch larger than the cone so it could be possible but 350 W is pretty nuts out of a bookshelf.