*Picture for attention. This is not how they’re set up*
I started with the Klipsch R-15PM + 10SW, and I thought they were the best thing since sliced bread. Then, years later I found my beloved Yamaha NS-1000 Monitors. These were different, raw, natural, and I finally understood “image” and “soundstage”. Yes, it took years, but I discovered it, I think. I know that the NS 1000 Ms are unique in that their purpose was specific for creating music (I’ve read), but I like them and the raw feel, A LOT. So, at this point, I feel like they’re so good I’m not sure how something can be better. I can kinda imagine, but some of it must be in our own head, right?
I know “good” and “better” is subjective, but they’re almost 50 years old now, and if other speakers are selling for $80k then, for sure they’re that much better? I know there’s a difference between ported, sealed, and rear opened speakers too.
I love my speakers and I listen to them almost daily. I just don’t know what direction I would take if I had the opportunity.
Thanks for your input!
I can’t pick one. Martin Logan had a setup at RMAF a while back, it was like $1.5M worth of equipment. Wow.
JBL DD67000 blew me away but the M2 are 98% as good for way, way less.
Danley SH60. Yeah, a PA speaker, they are magical.
Honorable mentions: Magnepan 3.6 and the ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signature. And my Gedlee, I’m biased.
I got to hear the ML setup in their factory. All McIntosh electronics, IIRC, and their top of the line speakers. They let me play my Talk Talk Spirit of Eden SACD and Mark Hollis CD on the system.
They sound good on my Vistas and ML sub, but it will never sound that good again.
That must have been amazing, ‘I believe in you’ man, I’m getting chills just thinking about it.