*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!

  • sprucedotterel@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The best speakers I ever heard were the handbuilt, questionable quality, Indian made ‘Woodstock’ tower speakers that my dad had in our house that I spent my entire childhood listening to. He had them paired with a 3-piece Mars deck (beautiful, all aluminium, amp-radio-tape deck combo) that he picked up used for a discount when he was young and didn’t have any money.

    Now those speakers didn’t have great fidelity or clarity or imaging etc. But for me at that age they were singularly responsible in sparking a fascination with audio and big enclosure speakers.

    Today, both my interest as well as the ‘Woodstock’ speakers are still going.