Floorstanders 40- 60k range

[ny2j]

audition KEF Q700 and Polk RTi A7 and A9....
M sure u ll like dem in 60 k budget

 

[milestoneseeker]

PSB T6 retails at ~76k here in Bangalore. You can speak to Final Touch for the final price. I found them to be very very neutral with a very good bass extension. I played some old CDs which were not digitally recorded; this came out through the T6 and T5 I had listened to So I am not averse to a slight colouring from speakers (which PSB does not provide). But to each his own !

I am yet to hear the Q700 but have heard the Q500. I would not agree with the previously posted comment on the new Q series not having enough bass due to the sealed box. On the contrary, I found Q500 having much more (tight) bass than Paradigm M7 series 7. Can't comment for the monitor 9 though. I have read rave reviews of the Q700. Definitely worth a dekko.

Give the MA Silver series a try too. However, they retail in the 70s. Else, the MA Bronze series is another route worth exploring.

And ever gave Energy Connoisseur series a hearing? I have found CF-50 to be nice.

Aah, the joy of speaker hunting ... endless options to be confused with

 

[olly42]

Do audition Polk RTiA9 and specially if you would go in for a power amp in the future you have nothing to loose. I am very happy with the A9 performance

 

[Santy]

But what I dont understand is you already bought B&W 685 still looking for suggestions..?

 

[Flash]

But what I dont understand is you already bought B&W 685 still looking for suggestions..?

Hey Santy,

The B&W's Bookshelves are meant for a small to medium room . so using it in my den which is 11x15 approx. its perfect over there . I have got in touch with Magma and working on the stand bit , however holding off the purchase till December since he will be caught up with Moharram etc
the Wharfedales 9.6 which i have in my living room will be handed over to a good friend and I am looking for a replacement FLOORSTANDERS for my living room with is approx 11x24 + 12x10 attached dining. so basically looking for an upgrade.
However i am in no tearing hurry. Looking at all possible options. will take my time on this one ... i gonna Audition, Audition, Audtion , till i find something thats sounds perfect to my ears .
Very much like what the B&W's did to me .
Basically "Love at first Ear"

Here is the link of the speakers i have at the moment, the Speakers on the floor under the B&W's are Pioneer CS 303's they are really large bookshelves

http://www.hifivision.com/audio-video-accessories/21769-wall-mount-b-w-685-bookshelves.html

 

[Flash]

Do audition Polk RTiA9 and specially if you would go in for a power amp in the future you have nothing to loose. I am very happy with the A9 performance

Thanks Olly , The KEF's Q700's are def a part of the list for probables for me. the 900's are way over my budget though
The polks RTi series is something i am going to auditon to see how musical they are, from what i heard Polk's are better for movies . But my ears may perceive it differently. So let see

 

[Santy]

Agreed Flash. At this budget point, we will not go wrong if we patiently hunt for the best one after as many auditions as possible. KEF Q700 is a great choice according to me.

 

[olly42]

The polks RTi series is something i am going to auditon to see how musical they are, from what i heard Polk's are better for movies . But my ears may perceive it differently. So let see

Flash that is the impression I got after reading comments and some have discredited the polks out and out but then its every individuals ear/wallet that matters the most. I am running them with Denon 3312 which is 125 watts @ 8 Ohms and i am happy with this set up. I am going in for a powerful pre pro combination or a integrated amp in the near future and that is when I will get the most out of these monsters. You are welcome for a audition with the present set up I have. This offer is open to all HFV members

Cheers

 

[odyssey]

Take a look at USHER AUDIO

V-602 is priced at Rs 55K. We can ship anywhere within India. If you an stretch, we have a closeout on the last 2 pairs of CP-6311 in Piano Black

http://www.usheraudiousa.com/files/reviews/cp-6311-the-sensible-sound.pdf

I don't believe you can get an all round better package - sound, quality of finish, etc for this price - Rs 75K !!

cheers
Sridhar

 

[X man]

Quad 22L2 could be an option though bass not so great. MA Rx6 though thats slightly aboev your budget.

 

[pallav_gupta]

Flash that is the impression I got after reading comments and some have discredited the polks out and out but then its every individuals ear/wallet that matters the most. I am running them with Denon 3312 which is 125 watts @ 8 Ohms and i am happy with this set up. I am going in for a powerful pre pro combination or a integrated amp in the near future and that is when I will get the most out of these monsters. You are welcome for a audition with the present set up I have. This offer is open to all HFV members

Cheers

Every individual is different and one should choose something that is best for you. I also had heard only negative about Rti A9, but during my last visit to US I happened to hear them in not 1 but 3 homes and the owners had nothing but praise for them. I myself was impressed with what I heard and decided to buy myself a pair. Though my usage is more for home theater movies but then even I love my music. Try them if they work for you then go for them. It's a very personal thing.