*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!
A few years ago when I was auditioning some hifi kit at a proper independent hifi shop.
The sort of shop that’s legendary in the UK. The sort of shop that slowly disappearing.
Anyway after we decided on my new toys the dealer demonstrated a £50k pair of speakers. They were over six feet tall.
He’d installed a £250k Hifi the week before.
Man those speakers sounded so good.
He cranked them up so loud. The music was so clear. The room was shaking.
Some things you never forget.
Sadly this wonderful hifi store is no more. It closed down earlier this year after 60 years.
Man… a memory to never forget and reminisce over. It’s a shame places like that struggle so much to stay alive.
Whatever it was you heard I’m sure was SWEET. Thank you for that story.
You’re welcome.
The UK has a long history of independence hifi stores with personal service, wonderful listening rooms etc.
I’ve used them for 40 years. I got into hifi at an early age.
I’ve had them drive me home, install my turntables etc as part of the service.
Their decline is sad.
We all know how important auditioning hifi is and the value of impartial advice.
Times have changed. People don’t seem to value the personal touch anymore.
We live in sad times where many consider their phones to be hifi.