*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!

  • ToddMccATL@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s hard to sort out because of the room, amp, etc, but the best sound I ever heard was one of three:
    QUAD ESL57 driven by an Altec tube amp in a Chicago record store;

    Tannoy Ardens driven by some boutique amp at a hifi shop in Roswell, GA;

    WE 755 driven by a Fisher tube setup (80-AZ and 400C, iirc) at an Atlanta Audio Society meeting (the annual vintage-fest).

    I’ve heard lots of high-end speakers, but those 3 were Events. Also notable that all 3 were playing vinyl, not the hokey audiophile crap, but actual music. They sounded REAL.