speakers for my new entry-level system

[smrex13]

Hi everyone,

I appreciate the feedback you have given me on other posts here. After much indecision (and drooling over high-priced separates, DAC/transports, etc.) I decided to start with a basic, high-quality, affordable system - CD player, integrated amp, speakers (and one set of good speaker cables and good interconnects). So far, I have the CD player and amp on the way:

Amp: Rogue Sphinx Integrated

CD: Oppo BDP-105

So, now I need to make a speaker decision. I don't have a good audio shop in my area, so I'll have to buy these and deal with the return shipping if I don't like them. I'm looking in the sub $2,000USD range, and so far I have read extremely positive things about the following:

Monitor Audio Silver Rx6 ($1,000 on sale) - Stereophile Class B

Golden Ear Triton 7 ($1,500)

Tekton Lore-S ($1,400)

And a couple of good sales:

Focal Profile 918 (reg 5k, on sale for $2,000)!

Focal 826W ($2,100) - Stereophile Class B

I'm leaning towards the Rx6 because of the low cost and reviews seem overwhelmingly positive without any significant negative points. I really want the most neutral, transparent speaker possible. Due to the fact that I listen mostly to CDs, I'd prefer to avoid "hot" sounding tweeters.

Any thoughts on the above or others I may have missed?

Thanks again - what a great time to get back into this hobby after many years. So much good, affordable stuff out there!

Scott

 

[zieglj01]

The Monitor Audio Silver RX6 is a nice one - not easy to knock off.

 

[Pyrrho]

At your price point, I would be looking at these:

http://www.magnepan.com/model_MG_16

 

[Alex2507]

I don't think the OP understands what 'entry level' means.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

At your price point, I would be looking at these:

http://www.magnepan.com/model_MG_16

Oh, I like that idea, Lets match Maggies with class A tube amp !

/s

Seriously now - return the both amp and Oppo, get mid-tier Denon/Marantz AVR for $600-700, any $100 BD player and spend the rest on speakers
Considering savings from amp and oppo and about 2k for original budget speakers - I would get Phil's 3 Philharmonic Audio

This system will GUARANTEED sound better than any of your choices

you could get Marantz 6007 for $700 if you willing to wait a bit - Marantz SR6007 Home Theater AV Receiver | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com

 

[smrex13]

Thanks for the answers so far. BoredSysAdmin - I'm sure everyone has ideas of other components they like better in this price range, but I'm going forward with the Oppo and the Rogue. Just looking at speaker advice to go with those two. Still leaning towards the Monitor. Seems hard to find any negative comments about them. The Maggies are interesting, but they really don't fit well in the somewhat limited space I have to place speakers. Thanks again, and I look forward to other recommendations if you have them.

Best,
Scott

 

[ImcLoud]

how about the new sierra 2's or sierra towers...

I don't see anything wrong with buying expensive electronics, sure it would be funny to see an oppo with an expensive amp and a pair of r150's, but if its what you like its your money...
The oppo seems to be well liked, I am not to familiar with the amp you choose, you can get a lot of nice amps for the price of it though, I bet you can't tell the difference between that and a topping tp60 {the topping may sound better, lol....} But I am sure if you get a decent set of speakers it will be nice...

 

[Alex2507]

I'm going forward with the Oppo and the Rogue.

Amen to that. I'm not of any use with your speaker options. Just wanted to say I think there's something to be said for having the things you want to have. Life is short.