Hey all, this is my first post on the forums after lurking for a few weeks soaking up some great info. I'm looking for a new set of stereo speakers in the 1k range, for 90% music use. I would be willing to go only a tiny bit higher in price, possibly up to 1200. My current setup is a little strange, a Denon DP 300F turntable to an Emotiva RSP 1 pre to a Yamaha RX 497 stereo receiver. The reason I have only the pre from Emotiva is I had planned to purchase a bundle of both the RSP 1 and the RPA 1, but the amp was sold out. I was also guilty of not doing enough research first and buying better speakers for the amps to push, as well as giving to impulse and buying a shiny new component that sounds great, but I really didn't need at the time. I'm trying to not do that this time around, so here I am asking you all who have infinitely more experience and knowledge than me.
Most of my listening is from my laptop (no external card, but it does have a SPDIF out that I set up with a "Y stereo" adapter to the AUX input of the Emotiva). My tastes center mainly on blues and rock, played at moderate volume to appease my roommates, with small amounts of jazz and world music thrown in. I have Boston cr67 bookshelf speakers that I am fairly happy with but I'm looking for a more detailed and full sound, leading me to look at floor standing speakers. Based on recommendations I've seen on this forum and a few others, the most popular choices seem to be B & W 600 series and RBH TK 5CT. Any other choices that would seem fitting to my setup? I found a dealer for B & W in my area, but dealers for RBH seem elusive and 'sketchy'. What do you all think?
