Best speakers for B&K REF70 & 200.7 Amp

[FLYBOY9]

Hello Gurus,
I am new to the site, i am looking for help pairing up speakers for a new B&K
REF70 & 200.7 AMP, assuming a budget of about $10K, i have been eyeballing
B&W's 803D.
I know speakers are pretty subjective, but before i bite the bullet, i would love to get some input.

 

[CraigV]

Might I suggest:

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54874

Read parts 1 & 2

 

[walter duque]

In that price range you might consider listening to Sonus Farber. There are so many good speakers out there in that range. Are you looking for just 2 towers or the whole 7.1 System for your budged? If you're looking to get 7.1 system you might have to spend more than $10.000.--, considering the great frontend your using.

http://www.sumikoaudio.net/sonus/prod_cremona.htm

 

[sokrman14]

In that price range you might consider listening to Sonus Farber. There are so many good speakers out there in that range. Are you looking for just 2 towers or the whole 7.1 System for your budged? If you're looking to get 7.1 system you might have to spend more than $10.000.--, considering the great frontend your using.

http://www.sumikoaudio.net/sonus/prod_cremona.htm

I was thinking those exact same speakers. They are my favorite and I have listened to them many times with that same amp and they are absolutely delightful

 

[walter duque]

I was thinking those exact same speakers. They are my favorite and I have listened to them many times with that same amp and they are absolutely delightful

I auditioned the Strativarius a few years back. My speakers are very good. I have around $15.000.-- in 7.2 setup. After listening to these Sonus Farbers I always keep saying to my self, one of these days. I could not reproduce that same high feeling I've got from those speakers. It was a total rush. Blows Wilsons away by a long shoot.

 

[sokrman14]

I auditioned the Strativarius a few years back. My speakers are very good. I have around $15.000.-- in 7.2 setup. After listening to these Sonus Farbers I always keep saying to my self, one of these days. I could not reproduce that same high feeling I've got from those speakers. It was a total rush. Blows Wilsons away by a long shoot.

Wilsons are actually my next favorite speaker. I love the Alexandria's and Maxx3. I can never get past the Cremona's though for their price. I recently got to listen to the new Klimt line by Vienna, a pretty impressive speaker as well.

By the way OP, only post this one time, in the speaker section only. You don't need a duplicate thread in the Amp section.

 

[j_garcia]

To me, this question is kind of like buying an engine and then saying give me choices of cars to put it in; sort of backwards. Obviously, you have the amp already though, so I would really just get out there and do some listening. It is a great budget and I would be listening to all of the speakers mentioned. I'd also throw out www.aerialacoustics.com and www.josephaudio.com , two of my favorite speaker manufacturers.

 

[sokrman14]

I have heard some good stuff form Aerial acoustics. I want to add one more to the mix. The new platinum series by monitor audio. I have heard some great reviews of them, but have never listened to them myself.

 

[walter duque]

To me, this question is kind of like buying an engine and then saying give me choices of cars to put it in; sort of backwards. Obviously, you have the amp already though, so I would really just get out there and do some listening. It is a great budget and I would be listening to all of the speakers mentioned. I'd also throw out www.aerialacoustics.com and www.josephaudio.com , two of my favorite speaker manufacturers.

Josehp Audio great speakers. The speakers I own now are build by John Sollecito Engineering who was the OEM for (JSE Infinite Slope). From what I understand that is one of the best crossovers ever made. The credit for that crossover went to Richard Modaferri.
http://www.sourcespeaker.com/Biopage-1.html

 

[j_garcia]

Josehp Audio great speakers. The speakers I own now are build by John Sollecito Engineering who was the OEM for (JSE Infinite Slope). From what I understand that is one of the best crossovers ever made. The credit for that crossover went to Richard Modaferri.
http://www.sourcespeaker.com/Biopage-1.html

I had read about the crossover prior to listening to them, and I am a believer. They literally make those speakers sing. They are so natural sounding yet articulate.

 

[FLYBOY9]

Wow,
Thanks for all the great input,i have been away from my computer, & apologize for not being able to reply for awhile.
in reference to one of your questions, my budget of 10k, is toward just the 2 front floorstanding.
There are so many choices out there, and i love the B&Ws,so getting input of this caliber, on this forum is greatly appreciated to help me narrow down my choices before i commit.
Thanks