New member seeking speaker advice

[Norman_Math]

Hi all,

brand new here so please be gentle.

I'm in the process of upgrading my system. Having been bitten by the AV bug I have now decided that I really need to improve my Stereo setup.

I have recently purchased a Roksan Kandy K2 amp and an Audiolab 8200CD. I'm now looking to add a pair of speakers that will do these justice.

I have a Quad sub and am happy with that so I think I have convinced myself that I am after stand mount speakers as opposed to floor standers.

I'm easily swayed by the reviews on this site and am now seriously considering either the Q Acoustics Concept 20s or the KEF LS50. I realise that there is significant difference in price and am wondering what people's thoughts are? Am I going to notice a lot of difference between them given the prices.

My budget could probably stretch to a grand (including stands)... are there other speakers I should be considering?

I'm in a fairly remote location so it's quite difficult for me to audition.

Any help gratefully received.

TIA

Norman

 

[SpursGator]

Norman,

It is so open that it's going to be tough to help you - you are giving a huge price range and not telling us much about the music you will isten to, the room, etc.

If you are committed to using a sub, look for (generally speaking) high sensitivity and larger drivers (6.5" minimum - don't think that it doesn't matter since you have the sub). Sealed boxes would be a good idea since you don't need a lot of bass extension - what about ATC SCM11s?

 

[Vladimir]

1) Roksan Kandy K2 TR5

2) KEF LS50

3) Harbeth P3ESR

 

[KidKomet]

Any local dealers that'll let you home demo? I think that'll be the key here. We can advise a plethora of different brands and models but until you've actually had them hooked up in your listening environment, blasting your favourite tracks, it's going to be difficult. Try to compile a shortlist and get demo'ing! Good luck!

 

[Andy Clough]

The electronics you have are excellent and definitely deserve something that's a step up from the Q Acoustics. KEF LS50s or ATC SCM11s would be a good shout, but as others have suggested, definitely demo before you buy.