Some Speaker recommendations

[PaulX101]

Hi everyone, I have recently purchased a Nad C700 and have a Project evo classic TT ,Project s2 phono stage & a Arcam CD72 I stream using qobuz,
At the moment I am using my old Linn Kelidh speakers, although it all sound very good, I think I need to upgrade the speakers, but have no idea where to start . Budget is about £1500 but possibly could go a little higher, willing to consider S/H

 

[Dom]

Focal Aria 926 Floorstanding Speakers £1,199.00 @ Sevenoaks Sound and Vision

 

[davidf]

Stick with something that’ll provide an easy load for the NAD. It’s 4ohm rating is no better than its 8ohm rating, so stick with a 6-8ohm speaker with good efficiency. Ideally avoid speakers that dip to 4ohms.

 

[Al ears]

Cannot really advise as to what is going to sound good to you.
Yes I could give you quite a list but would it ultimately be beneficial? Probably not.
What do you find lacking with your current speakers.
Speakers are something you have to audition for yourself and preferably in your own hom therefore it's a good idea to look locally at those yiu can actually get to.audition.

 

[PaulX101]

Hi, just a quick update, I took a trip to Sevenoakes in Bristol, and they set up a Nad C700 and recommended a variety of bookshelf speakers to demo. Well, one pair the Focal Aria 906 absolutely sung straight out of the box (brand new not run in) So can only improve after a run in. Got them home and put them on a pair of Linn Granite Stands I had stored at the back of a cupboard and am very happy.

 

[Witterings]

Focal Aria 926 Floorstanding Speakers £1,199.00 @ Sevenoaks Sound and Vision

I had a pair of these for a few months, nothing in their price range seemed to get close in terms of detail, I just found them that little bit bright on the top end and could get listening fatigue after an hour or so.

If someone likes somethng ever so slightly bright they're an amazing speaker for the cost.