If you had $50,000 and had to spend it on speakers

[studiophone]

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?

 

[Cal Weldon]

OT I know but seriously, with that kind of coin, you build the room. The speakers, amp and source are all part of it.

 

[AllenB]

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.

 

[studiophone]

Judge says new speakers only... my kind of hi-fi nightmare... unlucky Alf .... “what a bad dream”- fast show

 

[AllenB]

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.

 

[studiophone]

I know I’m asking you to go against every froogal diy bone... but if you had to...

 

[6L6]

Linkwitz LX521.4, and the rest of the money would be spent on solid gold cast into the speaker's spikes/feet.

 

[studiophone]

but I'm a DIYer.

this is a good exercise for us to see what we DIYers value. Obviously not a 6” and tweeter for $25,000

 

[AllenB]

I know I’m asking you to go against every froogal diy bone... but if you had to...

It's not frugality. No one else does it the way I want it done, plus I enjoy it.

 

[picowallspeaker]

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...

 

[6L6]

It's not frugality

Exactly. This is about engineering and design, not throwing money at something to try to glean some mythical improvement.

Read this - Chapter 9

 

[studiophone]

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!

 

[simon7000]

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.

 

[Cal Weldon]

I think this should be moved to lounge. This is a diy site not a place for rich dreamers.

 

[6L6]

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.

 

[Cal Weldon]

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.

 

[andy2]

The most expensive Sonus Faber.

 

[studiophone]

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.

 

[olsond3]

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

 

[Johnny2Bad]

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.