Hi! I asked this question in r/budgetaudiophile. Now let’s see what you guys think.
Obviously, we all have our own sound preferences. BUT! Let’s have a talk. What do you think are the most underrated and underappreciated speakers you liked that seem to not get much love?
On the other hand, what speakers you don’t get the appeal of, but they are very appreciated by the community? Could be a specific model or a brand in general.
I picked up some Paradigm S8’s used - scratch and dent discount too - like 8 years ago. I think they retailed for $8-10k, I paid $2500. The damn things are probably 100 lbs each, cherry finish, 6 drivers.
I power them with a Prima Luna Prologue that was a floor model ($1800), and some PS audio gear (power station and their dac). Fantastic sound. Close your eyes, and it feels like Muddy Waters, or Sting, or whoever is about 8 ft away playing their set. Its just the greatest feeling in home audio.
I keep thinking about an upgrade, but I think Im getting 90% perfection for a reasonable (over the years) investment.
You guys are making me feel better about not doing anything new or spendy.