[mix4fix]

I wanted to take this from the discussion thread, and further discuss options.

What are some sub-$5K speakers you would recommend? You can include new or used, towers or bookshelfs, powered or unpowered, and multiple driver or single driver or other.

[rollo]

Powerd JBL Pro speakers. I was shocked.

charles

[mix4fix]

Powerd JBL Pro speakers. I was shocked.

charles

Please give a link to whatever model or product line you are referring to.

Thanks.

[FullRangeMan]

If you have a small tube amp try these:
1) Klipsch RF-83 used, discontinued.
2) Klipsch RF-7 new or used.
3) Decware MG-944 used, discontinued.

4) Lii Audio F-18 FR driver $520usd pair to OB panel.
https://www.lii-audio.com/product/one-pair-18-inch-full-range-speakers-superb-scale-soundstage-with-new-imaging-f-18/

5) DIY with Beyma 12KX Coaxial, 300W AES, 98dB, 100L to 110L BR box, beyma xover at 1800Hz, single point source and great deep bass.
https://www.beyma.com/speakers/Fichas_Tecnicas/12KX.PDF

[newzooreview]

What is your room size? What amp do you have or plan to use? What types of music, if any, are a priority for you?

In the systems that you have heard, have you enjoyed spaciousness and imaging or been more concerned with bass texture and tone, for example?

Recommendations will be more useful if you can give some insight into your existing system, room, and other equipment you plan to use.

[mr_bill]

Powerd JBL Pro speakers. I was shocked.

charles

Which model shocked you?

[TomS]

Which model shocked you?

I'm not Charles, but I can imagine the 708p would be on the list, quite amazing speakers for $4k.
https://www.jbl.com/studio-monitors/708P_.html

[SlushPuppy]

I've heard these twice now, and each time I was blown away.

Buchardt A500

[JLM]

I've heard these twice now, and each time I was blown away.

Buchardt A500

I own the A500SE, slightly above $5k limit.  But have also owned the JBL 708P, a wonderful active 2-way using an 8 inch woofer that is under $4k.

Actives are very dynamic and produce deep/full bass for the given cabinet size.  They can be equipped with EQ and other niceties. For instance the A500SE (an average sized monitor) are rated 25-40,000Hz +/- 1.5 dB. 

[rollo]

Which model shocked you?

 4329-P that is. Just connect a source. DSP, DAC.

charles

[thorman]

 I would suggest Reference 3A De-Capo BE Speakers with accompanying stands ( under $4K )  will shock you. In many cases doubling the money spent will not be any better...Crazy good speakers........

[Letitroll98]

I own the A500SE, slightly above $5k limit.  But have also owned the JBL 708P, a wonderful active 2-way using an 8 inch woofer that is under $4k.

Actives are very dynamic and produce deep/full bass for the given cabinet size.  They can be equipped with EQ and other niceties. For instance the A500SE (an average sized monitor) are rated 25-40,000Hz +/- 1.5 dB.

You always spend money on the best speakers.  But you've only kept one of two pair for the long haul if I recall..  Are you guessing these will be one of the keepers?   How's the deep base on these, those movie soundtrack level cuts?  Perhaps in comparison to other full rangers you've liked?

[I.Greyhound Fan]

Magnepan 3.7 used.  Magnepan 1.7i, 0.7 and LRS new.  Wharfedale Evo 4.4's.  Focal Aria's.   Monitor Audio Gold 5g 100

[Freo-1]

ATC SCM 19 V2


Tyler Acoustics Timekeeper

[Tyson]

GR Research NX-Studios.  Best bookshelf speakers I've heard, regardless of price. 

[mr_bill]

Magnepan 3.7 used.  Magnepan 1.7i, 0.7 and LRS new.  Wharfedale Evo 4.4's.  Focal Aria's.   Monitor Audio Gold 5g 100

I second the Maggies

[S Clark]

When built from a kit, my LS9's are in the $5000 range.  There are few better. 

[JLM]

You always spend money on the best speakers.  But you've only kept one of two pair for the long haul if I recall..  Are you guessing these will be one of the keepers?   How's the deep base on these, those movie soundtrack level cuts?  Perhaps in comparison to other full rangers you've liked?

A500SE are not head bangers, but play plenty loud for my senior tastes.  They seem to do everything I need/want and are small enough when it comes time to relocate to smaller digs.  They have a modern slant on sound reproduction (lack mid-bass body that old timers have).  I have a separate AV system for movies. 

[mix4fix]

1) Klipsch RF-83 used, discontinued.
2) Klipsch RF-7 new or used.

When it comes to any of the Klipsch towers (past or present), are there ones you would avoid and/or skip for any reason?

[FullRangeMan]

Avoid 3 ways due complex xover,  I dont like the Heritage line also,  expensive and cheap steel frame woofers,  not tô mention the Cabinets.
I like only these two models I mentioned, they are cheap when used and are two ways,  IMO.
Also avoid SS amps with horn drivers or speakers.