Speaker matching

[Juan67]

Hi,
I have had a Yamaha RN-803D for a few years now and I am looking to purchase some new speakers to replace my old floor standers. It is mainly used for music (LP,cd+stream) and I would like to know whether I should be looking for any specifics to system match or am I overthinkings things as it is a cheaper unit compared to high end amp tech.
Cheers

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

The age-old first question is 'what is it about the current sound that you would like to improve?'

 

[Juan67]

I see what you mean.
I actually have a budget of 1.5k to upgrade my speakers as I have been using acoustic solution Av120s that I bought as a (rave) teenager 23 years ago. The stereo is bi wired with some old gale bookshelf speakers I picked up somewhere.
I am very aware of the sound difference between different speakers and headphones when I hear them so I feel it's time to get some semi decent speakers to listen to.

 

[Al ears]

I see what you mean.
I actually have a budget of 1.5k to upgrade my speakers as I have been using acoustic solution Av120s that I bought as a (rave) teenager 23 years ago. The stereo is bi wired with some old gale bookshelf speakers I picked up somewhere.
I am very aware of the sound difference between different speakers and headphones when I hear them so I feel it's time to get some semi decent speakers to listen to.

the next question is what can you actually get to audition yourself?
Next is floorstanders again?
Presumably that's £1500?
some of the best I have heard within your budget are the Focal Chora 826 and Dali Oberon 5 but you really are going to have to have a listen yourself.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

And is this part of a longer-term plan? The speakers available at that price range probably deserve a better amp in the longer run.

What size/shape is the room you listen in?

 

[Al ears]

And is this part of a longer-term plan? The speakers available at that price range probably deserve a better amp in the longer run.

What size/shape is the room you listen in?

Interesting, I'd be quite happy with 1500k speakers on the end of what was an 800 quid amp

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Possibly. I was basing it on the lower price that it seems to be available for now.

 

[Peter227]

Hi,
I have had a Yamaha RN-803D for a few years now and I am looking to purchase some new speakers to replace my old floor standers. It is mainly used for music (LP,cd+stream) and I would like to know whether I should be looking for any specifics to system match or am I overthinkings things as it is a cheaper unit compared to high end amp tech.
Cheers

Hi Juan,

My Yamaha AS801 is paired with Triangle Borea BR09. Great sound.

Regards,
P

 

[Edbostan]

Interesting, I'd be quite happy with 1500k speakers on the end of what was an 800 quid amp

It would probably be better to have £800 speakers on the end of a £1500 amp. I learnt that lesson years ago when a mate had a Linn LP12 turntable feeding a Naim amp driving Acoustic Research AR18 speakers which were low cost speakers. The sound was unbelievable

 

[Al ears]

It would probably be better to have £800 speakers on the end of a £1500 amp. I learnt that lesson years ago when a mate had a Linn LP12 turntable feeding a Naim amp driving Acoustic Research AR18 speakers which were low cost speakers. The sound was unbelievable

Each to their own, that's the nature of hifi.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I had a pair of the 18BXs donkeys years ago - very well-reviewed, but I suspect the sound could have been unbelievable-r with better speakers.

 

[Loverobot]

I can only say go and have a listen and if possible demo with your amp if not replacing that also.
I was going to pull the trigger on something that ultimately would not have been suitable for me and it was only after an initial listening session followed by a much longer evaluation session with a number of different speakers and amps that I settled on what I ended up with. I could never have known without listening and although it seems to be somewhat of a cliché what suits one person definitely doesn't necessarily suit somebody else!