Matching speakers for Arcam A39

[vinothkumar]

Hi people,
Recently acquired an Arcam Fmj A39 intergrated amp which is hooked up with polk tsx 110 for now. So looking for best matching bookshelves or towers.
Room size is 12*20 and budget is not a constraint for a good pair. Also seeking for Dac... Thanks in advance.

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[RajithKumar]

Hi people,
Recently acquired an Arcam Fmj A39 intergrated amp which is hooked up with polk tsx 110 for now. So looking for best matching bookshelves or towers.
Room size is 12*20 and budget is not a constraint for a good pair. Also seeking for Dac... Thanks in advance.

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My audition choice will be as follows ,but really don't know whether it will be available for audition.
KEF LS50
KEF R series
B&W
Dali Opticon 6/8
Dali Rubicon 5/6
Focal


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[vinothkumar]

Thanks Rajith.

I have already auditioned the KEF LS50 which lacks in bass reproduction.
Tried the B&W 683 s2 with arcam A32 which was very good smooth sounding speakers but mids were slightly not that good. but I still have this in my mind.

Others are not available for demo.

 

[vinothkumar]

Any other inputs? Read some reviews and watched few youtube videos about kef r500 and r700. They both sounded well though i cant decide without auditioning in person.

Any opinions?

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[mpw]

Dali Ikon ???

or Higher priced dali standmounts..

 

[mpw]

The KEF LS50 needs to be paired well and i am surprised at the "lack of bass"

what was the source anyway ?

 

[mohamednaseer]

You can try b&w scm1.

 

[vinothkumar]

Dali Ikon ???

or Higher priced dali standmounts..

Have to try that because many are suggesting it. Have to check with a dealer here in chennai.

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[vinothkumar]

The KEF LS50 needs to be paired well and i am surprised at the "lack of bass"

what was the source anyway ?

Flac and wav played by pioneer bdp180 with denon 1520. Mids and highs were awesone but surely lacked in bass.

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[vinothkumar]

You can try b&w scm1.

Unfortunately demo is not possible.

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[mpw]

Flac and wav played by pioneer bdp180 with denon 1520. Mids and highs were awesone but surely lacked in bass.

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i am not surprised

but i am surprised to see the comment - less bass - when the source is less than adequate

please re-visit with better source and you may be in for a surprise

good luck

 

[vinothkumar]

i am not surprised

but i am surprised to see the comment - less bass - when the source is less than adequate

please re-visit with better source and you may be in for a surprise

good luck

I took all my hires songs and even played few cds. What I meant was that it produced tight bass which is good but low frequencies i was not satisfied considering the cost of a Lakh.

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[mpw]

how much LF can you hear ?

you may have played CD's but a BDP is not one i would test the system on.

But thats me.

I am not being rude here..

Any speaker this size will have its limitations - just lime your budget is limited ( and most of ours are too )

larger speakers will do more bass but less definition and texture

cant have it all

take your pick

regards

 

[vinothkumar]

how much LF can you hear ?

you may have played CD's but a BDP is not one i would test the system on.

But thats me.

I am not being rude here..

Any speaker this size will have its limitations - just lime your budget is limited ( and most of ours are too )

larger speakers will do more bass but less definition and texture

cant have it all

take your pick

regards

I too agree that bd player does not have analog out as it gives only 200mVrms.

For such a pricey speaker, would not I want what I wish to have?

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[mpw]

consider this - more than some would consider Rs 1L to be at the bottom end of decent speakers.

what i am trying to convey is - you are unable to judge a speakers if the source is not upto the mark.

Its a simple point

Ofcourse - i wish you get what you are looking for and get value for money spent.

I am looking coldly at the process - thats all.

Once you try in a good chain then the judgment can be made and certainly not for stereo speakers run off a BDP

my object of chasing you on these posts is to help you with some more clear thinking.

 

[vinothkumar]

I always welcome your opinions mpw.

I know a decent dac will make significant difference in SQ but we cant weigh less the BD180.

I will do onething, I will take my amp and test it with a decent dac. I will share my experience once it is done.

 

[oracle1974]

You may also audition monitor audio silver series.
It may cost more than a lakh though.

 

[vinothkumar]

You may also audition monitor audio silver series.
It may cost more than a lakh though.

Let me check about it. Thanks for your input.

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[coaltrain]

Posting here after ages! Exactly what happens when your better half is out of town and you're totally jobless on a Sunday afternoon

I've never been a fan of b&w: dull across the board and not worth the premium they charge.
Do check out Dali, as others have mentioned. They have a decent tonality.
Triangle are quirky speakers; they're French, after all! But the midband is delightful and you may like them.
Trust you are carrying your amp for the auditions? If possible, try and get a home demo. The room/speaker interaction is probably the most important factor of all.

Good luck, and enjoy the hunt!

 

[drkrack]

Let me check about it. Thanks for your input.

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MA Silver sound pretty amazing with Arcam ; last I checked, Hyderabad Audio Video people showroom has MA Silver for audition. Alternatively you can visit my place with your amp on a weekend.