We laugh at the obvious rip-offs. If you had a dedicated listening room and by decree had to spend 50,000 to 100,000$ on new speakers (new only) what would you buy?
OT I know but seriously, with that kind of coin, you build the room. The speakers, amp and source are all part of it.
I wouldn't need that kind of money to produce the speakers. It would end up getting spent on the last 0.1%, such as questionable exotics.
Judge says new speakers only... my kind of hi-fi nightmare... unlucky Alf .... “what a bad dream”- fast show
Really, design is the big thing (IMO). I should already know what to expect from speakers before I start building. The design process is long and hard, so is the building process. Put a number on the time and labour and tools, and who knows how high it will be but I'm a DIYer.
Linkwitz LX521.4, and the rest of the money would be spent on solid gold cast into the speaker's spikes/feet.
this is a good exercise for us to see what we DIYers value. Obviously not a 6” and tweeter for $25,000
It's not frugality. No one else does it the way I want it done, plus I enjoy it.
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Same goes to other "pieces" of "the system" : if you ask to a tube guy probably he would build an amp rather than
Buy it. I see there are some wide-band speakers with electrified magnets 😕 that cost that much... If the single speaker appeals to you...
Buy it. I see there are some wide-band speakers with electrified magnets 😕 that cost that much... If the single speaker appeals to you...
Exactly. This is about engineering and design, not throwing money at something to try to glean some mythical improvement.
Read this - Chapter 9
The judge is slamming his hammer. “Silence you builders! What say you? So I can close this case and I will not hear another murmur about selling the nard! “ speakers!
L'Acoustics Kara or the larger d&b Vi8, with subs at least 4 a side for popular music. You will need a large room! Probably over budget.
No, that's not it at all.
You don't seem to understand your own question as you equate money to value. They are not a linear relationship.
I have heard many speakers and many systems in my years in the hobby. Megabuck stuff, entry level, and much in between. I have never heard better than the 2 different systems that have had Linkwitz LX521 speakers in them. They are, unquestionably, the best speakers I've ever heard.
So what exactly do I need to do with the other $46,000 I need to spend on speakers in your thought process? I'll gladly make solid gold feet if the money must be spent.
You don't seem to understand your own question as you equate money to value. They are not a linear relationship.
I have heard many speakers and many systems in my years in the hobby. Megabuck stuff, entry level, and much in between. I have never heard better than the 2 different systems that have had Linkwitz LX521 speakers in them. They are, unquestionably, the best speakers I've ever heard.
So what exactly do I need to do with the other $46,000 I need to spend on speakers in your thought process? I'll gladly make solid gold feet if the money must be spent.
I already have all the drivers and amps I need for my ultimate system, I just need to build the room in a house far enough away from my neighbours.
Ah ok. Move it to the DIYers lounge. It’s a tough question I’ll give you that. I couldn’t answer unless I researched... come to think of it. Friday fun over.
Active or Passive
Active, I would go with Meridian DSP8000, sad that the Beolab 90 is outside the budget.
Passive, probably the LEEDH because it is just unlike anything else you can buy.
Leedh - Acoustical Beauty - Enceintes acoustiques Leedh
Active, I would go with Meridian DSP8000, sad that the Beolab 90 is outside the budget.
Passive, probably the LEEDH because it is just unlike anything else you can buy.
Leedh - Acoustical Beauty - Enceintes acoustiques Leedh
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50K and I *have to* spend it on speakers? No idea what I would buy, but chances are there'd be money left over that I would just say goodbye to. Maybe something expensive in the minimonitor category, some good stands, probably two very good powered subwoofers. I think I would have a hard time using up more than $20K under those criteria. Oh, wait! Lunatic Fringe cables, I only need five feet a side. Maybe $30K then. Not that I feel the need for such wire, but when it's "free money" I wouldn't mind putting somebody's kids thru college.
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