I finally found some speakers that I love.
After 5-6 months of learning tons from my Audioholic bretheran and auditioning at least 15 different speakers, I heard one model that had everything I was looking for. They sound glorious...detailed, balanced, full, punchy, great soundstage and they rock! They are beautiful...towers but not too tall, a few different wood types and colors, in a high gloss piano finish. My god, I love evrything about these speakers. I just cannot afford them. They aren't super expensive, $1900, but my budget is $1000 max. I know we all spend more than expected but my real budget is $800, hence the $1000 max.
Now I once again hope the good people here can help me. I'm sure when I'm ready to buy my next piece of equiptment, I'll have another round of endless stupid questions, but for now, I know what I want my speakers to sound and look like, and that is Quad 22L2's.
As I said, I can't spend $1900 right at the moment. Can anyone suggest another speaker that sounds similar to the Quad's for about 1/2 the price?
I know this is asking a lot. From what I've learned auditioning speakers, these are well worth there asking price.
I have no problem buying used if I can come close to this sound. I have a sub but want a mostly full range speaker.
I listen to mostly rock but some jazz, r&b, and classical.
Come on with it guys, I'm ready to buy some speakers! Thank you!