Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500

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I.Greyhound Fan

Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #20 on: Yesterday at 01:22 am »
These Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G speakers are on sale at Audio Advisor.   I love the white finish.  They are a handsome speaker. No sub needed as they play down to 27Hz and they are easy to drive at 90.5 db

https://www.audioadvisor.com/mrs5007g-wht-ea

NIGHTFALL1970

Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #21 on: Yesterday at 04:06 am »
My speakers cost $6000.00. Her budget is max $3500! That is way more than the average person would ever spend on a complete system. I don’t know anyone personally who would spend that amount of money on speakers. If she is willing to spend that amount of money on speakers, then she must have some knowledge of what good sound is. She at least seems to be willing to buy nice things. :thumb:

snaimpally

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Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #22 on: Yesterday at 01:24 pm »
KEF R5 Meta: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/kefr5metablk-rb/kef-r5-meta-pair-5.25-3-way-floor-standing-speakers-black/1.html

I have the R3 Meta and they are just a great set of speakers (plenty of reviews out there and even Danny of GR Research said there was not much that could be improved). The R5 is the floormount version. For $2500/pair, these factory refurbs are worth the money. The imaging on the R3 Meta is sensational.

Jeff_From_Michigan

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Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #23 on: Yesterday at 02:06 pm »
I see that Accessories4less has a new pair of R5 Metas for $2999, which is 40% off (and only $500 more than the refurbished model).  If I was in the market, I would certainly consider jumping on these.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/kefr5metablk-a/kef-new-r5-meta-pair-5.25-3-way-floor-standing-speakers-black/1.html

Rocket

Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #24 on: Yesterday at 02:12 pm »
Hi,

If she bought the gr speakers wouldn't she have to also buy a subwoofer as they rolll off at 65hz?

Cheers Rod

Don_S

Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #25 on: Yesterday at 06:48 pm »
These Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G speakers are on sale at Audio Advisor.   I love the white finish.  They are a handsome speaker. No sub needed as they play down to 27Hz and they are easy to drive at 90.5 db

https://www.audioadvisor.com/mrs5007g-wht-ea

I have not heard of Monitor speakers before. Do you have personal experience with them? The AA website is a horrible mess. I use a 22" monitor and can't even see the product because of the huge banner, free shipping bar, search bar, and add to cart bar. There is no place left for product pictures and info. That site is actually worse than the Home Depot website.

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Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #26 on: Yesterday at 07:00 pm »
That site is actually worse than the Home Depot website.

 :lol: That is quite an impressive feat!

AllanS

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Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #27 on: Yesterday at 07:58 pm »

The AA website is a horrible mess.
This is an improved version that is 5 steps backwards from a version that was just tolerable.

I.Greyhound Fan

Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #28 on: Today at 12:28 am »
I have not heard of Monitor speakers before. Do you have personal experience with them? The AA website is a horrible mess. I use a 22" monitor and can't even see the product because of the huge banner, free shipping bar, search bar, and add to cart bar. There is no place left for product pictures and info. That site is actually worse than the Home Depot website.

Hi Don, I have not heard that model of the MA's.  I own 2 older versions of the Silver S1's and they are very good. I have the older S1 and RX1's.  I still use both pairs, the former for TV and the latter for my bedroom system.  I almost bought a pair of the Monitor Audio Gold 300's but went in a different direction with Arendal 1528 speakers.

MA makes great speakers.  What is her listening room like?  If it is wood floors and a lot of windows, go with a warmer speaker like the Dali's.

Don_S

Re: Floorstanding Speaker Recommendation $3500
« Reply #29 on: Today at 12:42 am »
Hi Don, I have not heard that model of the MA's.  I own 2 older versions of the Silver S1's and they are very good. I have the older S1 and RX1's.  I still use both pairs, the former for TV and the latter for my bedroom system.  I almost bought a pair of the Monitor Audio Gold 300's but went in a different direction with Arendal 1528 speakers.

MA makes great speakers.  What is her listening room like?  If it is wood floors and a lot of windows, go with a warmer speaker like the Dali's.

Great room concept witha tile floor.