Speakers for NuPrime IDA-16?

007 · « **on:** 8 Feb 2016, 07:18 am »

I just bought myself av NuPrime IDA-16. I have Definitive Technology Mythos four speakers. I'm now looking for new speakers. Can you recommend som speakers?

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Arne HL (Norway - Harstad)

mresseguie · « **Reply #1 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 03:38 pm »

Congratulations on your new amp.

How much money are you willing to spend?

How big is your listening room?

What kind of music do you listen to?

Answer these questions, so folks can offer ideas.

007 · « **Reply #2 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 04:03 pm »

How much money are you willing to spend?
500$-1500$

How big is your listening room?
50 kvm (it is my living room)

What kind of music do you listen to?
All kind of music, Pink Floyd, U2, Adele, Nils Lofgren, A-ha, Eagles,

rollo · « **Reply #3 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 04:12 pm »

A speaker with a rich or warm character for NuPrime. If you use a tubed preamp more choices than warm.

charles

srb · « **Reply #4 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 04:57 pm »

Quote from: 007 on 8 Feb 2016, 04:03 pm

How big is your listening room?
50 kvm (it is my living room)

I'm unfamiliar with "kvm". Is that the same as 50m² (equivalent to 538 ft²)? 'Standard' 2.44m (8ft) ceiling height, or higher?

Steve

mresseguie · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 04:59 pm »

I'm afraid I don't know what 50 kvm is.

Have you got a subwoofer?

If yes, I'd probably try to interest you in two-way stand mounted speakers supported by the sub. If you do not have a sub, I'd try to find a pair of three-way speakers.

It's past my bedtime, so I won't comment further for about 7 or 8 hours.

Michael

007 · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 06:36 pm »

Excuse my bad English and communication problems. I am from Norway

Yes i mean 50m2 (9x7 meters) (equivalent to 538 ft²)

I'm still awake it's only 19:36 here

maty · « **Reply #7 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 08:16 pm »

Maybe

Tannoy Revolution XT6F or XT8F

-> http://blog.son-video.com/en/2015/04/review-tannoy-revolution-xt6-and-xt6f/

maty · « **Reply #8 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 08:40 pm »

or less commercial,

IPL Acoustics

-> http://www.iqspeakers.co.uk/#!speakers/c211j

SPEAKER REVIEWS

-> http://www.iqspeakers.co.uk/#!speaker-reviews/c1914

or...

maty · « **Reply #9 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 09:47 pm »

Or you can buy a kit and build:

-> http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?33360-DIY-IPL-Acoustics-Transmission-Line-S4tl-Speaker-Kit-Build

pixelmixture · « **Reply #10 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 11:07 pm »

warm speakers make a good choice to be nuprime companion ...
in that regard i really like sonus faber.

JLM · « **Reply #11 on:** 8 Feb 2016, 11:47 pm »

Your budget is tight (to match the quality of the IDA-16). Can you build speakers yourself or assemble a kit and finish the outside of the cabinet?

Additional questions (so we can have a good idea of what kind of sound you are after):

What was your previous amp and why did you replace it? (Just trying to get a feel of the changes your system is going through.)

I note that your stated budget is less than the retail cost of your current Def Tech Mythos 4 speakers, so what don't you like about the Def Tech Mythos 4 speakers? (Please be detailed and specific.)

What exactly are your sonic (not musical) priorities? (volume, detail, bass, pin-point imaging, large soundstage, dynamics, smoothness, sparkling highs, etc.)

Do you already have a subwoofer? (I'd guess yes because the Def Tech Mythos 4 speakers are floor-standing they have average efficiency - 87.5 dB/w/m and roll off at 150 Hz so stand-mounted speakers should work for you that would provide more quality for the given budget.)

agdev01 · « **Reply #12 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 05:19 am »

Quote from: maty on 8 Feb 2016, 08:16 pm

Maybe

Tannoy Revolution XT6F or XT8F

TAS has had some positive reviews on these and i believe i read another review that stated the like large rooms. I think these would certainly be something for the OP to check out.

007 · « **Reply #13 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 06:33 am »

To JLM:

I had a surround receiver - Yamaha RX-A810 and Def Tech Mythos was my front speakers

I am looking for speakers With more ritch sound. Def Tech don't have som much bass if you understand what i mean. I paid 600$ for my def Tech (50% off).

Low to medium volum, dynamics an smootness in the music. I want to hear the instrument.

Yes i have a small KEF subwoofer.

007 · « **Reply #14 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 06:46 am »

I have been listen to Sonus Faber and Tannoy and that is absolute an option. Good sound.

Tannoy Revolution XT 6F or 8F

i have also been looking at

Jamo concert c97
Monitor Audio Silver 6
Bowers & Wilkins CM8 S2

maty · « **Reply #15 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 08:05 am »

KEF R700 (with coaxial speaker like concentric speaker of Tannoy)

-> http://www.stereophile.com/content/kef-r700-loudspeaker-measurements

KEF R500

-> http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/component/content/article?id=444:kef-r500-loudspeakers

They use KEF R300 coaxial speaker:

-> http://medleysmusings.com/kef-r300-midrange-drive-unit-testing/

-> http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?241819-Erin-s-first-DIY-build-Active-3-way-with-Kef-Concentric-and-Scan-26w&highlight=q100

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I have the "cheap" KEF 100 booksehlf speakers in my second system and I love the coaxial sound

-> http://aficionados.foroactivo.com/t342-kef-q100-uni-q-bookshelf-speakers-5-25-coaxial-with-front-bass-reflex Spanish

To English:

-> http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=es&to=en&a=http%3A%2F%2Faficionados.foroactivo.com%2Ft342-kef-q100-uni-q-bookshelf-speakers-5-25-coaxial-with-front-bass-reflex

To Norwegian:

-> http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=es&to=no&a=http%3A%2F%2Faficionados.foroactivo.com%2Ft342-kef-q100-uni-q-bookshelf-speakers-5-25-coaxial-with-front-bass-reflex

Or FIRST.... you can modify the Def Tech Mythos like me, spending little money

mresseguie · « **Reply #16 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 09:21 am »

Hi again, 007.

I see you're getting some great feedback.

I've got a couple ideas. There is a two-way speaker that uses the SB Acoustics 6.5" Satori midwoofer and a ribbon tweeter called the 'Anniversario' that is made to order by Rick Craig of Selah Audio. These speakers are nearly identical to my speakers that are waiting for me to return to Oregon in about 6 weeks. I purchased my speakers as a kit, but I ended up spending almost the same $$ as Rick's Anniversarios. These speakers kick some serious butt. The Satori drivers are at or near the level of Scan Speak's Revelator or Illuminator midwoofers' level for sound quality at considerably lower cost.

I admit to being smitten by my Adelphos. I'm really looking forward to being reunited with my speakers. Link to Selah Audio: http://www.selahaudio.com/lineup/#/anniversario/

Salk Sound Song Bird : http://www.salksound.com/songbird%20-%20pricing.htm

Philharmonitors: http://philharmonicaudio.com/New%20Philharmonitor.html

Bamberg Audio's Bamberg 2 TM monitors : http://www.bambergaudio.com/products/series2/2tm-pv.php

Lastly, you listed your range as <$1500, but I would encourage you to consider raising your budget higher if at all possible. Even going up to the $2000 level gets you better sound, greater sensitivity, and more pleasurable listening. My most expensive lesson in audio was that I kept buying lower budget level speakers because I didn't understand how I was undercutting my listening needs. Sure, I saved a few bucks on cheaper speakers, but just a few months later I was out shopping for better speakers.

Best of luck with your search.

Enjoy!

Michael

vonnie123 · « **Reply #17 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 09:35 am »

Might consider used speakers. Monitor Audio Gold Reference or Gold Signature.

007 · « **Reply #18 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 09:41 am »

Thank you all for good feedback

I am also consider used speakers and I probably raise my Budget to 2000$

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Arne HL (Norway - Harstad)

maty · « **Reply #19 on:** 9 Feb 2016, 09:43 am »

Well, you live in Norway, better Europen craftsman. Kits or finished.

-> http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/

-> http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Diy_Loudspeaker_Projects.htm

If I were you, I would want speakers with all type of measures.