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Sound I want: Grado with a soundstage!

post #1 of 25
9/21/09 at 5:44pm
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Any speakers like this? I read that Klipsch has a similar sound to the Grado sound, which I love. I really want to explore a setup that has a great soundstage, so I decided that it would be best to move into the speaker world. I'm auditioning a pair of M-Audio DX4 right now, which is too monitor-like in presentation, and doesn't have quite enough soundstage for me. I'm open to modern recommendations, but I'd even prefer a vintage pair of speakers. Thanks.
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post #2 of 25
9/21/09 at 6:02pm
GS1000 and PS1000 should do the trick. Say goodbye to the wallet.
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post #3 of 25
9/21/09 at 6:40pm
What is your budget?
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post #4 of 25
9/21/09 at 7:29pm
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$250 absolute max if I really need to go there. Sub-$200 would be optimal, another reason I'd like to go vintage.
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post #5 of 25
9/21/09 at 7:40pm
I'm not seeing that happen Lingling, unless you happen into a a serious deal. If you're hard up on that budget, set it aside and let it build while you keep an eye out on the forums, and local ads.
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post #6 of 25
9/21/09 at 8:13pm
Best I could find new: Klipsch RB-51 Bookshelf Speakers - RB51

Not a bad deal imo. The Klipsch B2 can be had for $250 dollar, but the synergy series is not as good as the reference one. Amazon also has the Energy CB-20 for less than $200. I've read they are a bit on the bright side, but probably not as much as Klipsch. Still good speakers though.
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post #7 of 25
9/21/09 at 8:20pm
Sorry I didnt notice that he wanted speakers not cans.
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post #8 of 25
9/22/09 at 11:04am
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Thanks for the rec, RicHSAD. Do the RB51 and CB20 both have good soundstage? I could swing the RB51 if they're that good.
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post #9 of 25
9/22/09 at 12:15pm
Well, your results will vary depending depending on how you position the speakers and the room that you are in. I read the CB-20 have a bigger soundstage than the Energy RC-10, which are very popular speakers. This could be because of the bigger woofers. Reviews are scarce on them though, so I really have no idea how the CB-20 compare to the RB-51. One thing to keep in mind is that the RB-51 go deeper than the CB-20, so if you plan to use them without sub it is definitely something to consider. I really wouldn't worry too much about the soundstage as far as speaker goes.
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post #10 of 25
9/22/09 at 12:50pm
How about some Grado equipped speakers?

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post #11 of 25
9/22/09 at 8:59pm
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20xRS1+Custom housing... that'll be a no-go.

Unless I can score some of those old Grado speakers on eBay, but even those run ~$600.
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post #12 of 25
9/23/09 at 1:22am
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Originally Posted by krmathis View Post
How about some Grado equipped speakers?


grado is making speaker soon

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Originally Posted by KingStyles View Post
GS1000 and PS1000 should do the trick. Say goodbye to the wallet.
what about hf2?
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post #13 of 25
9/23/09 at 6:40pm
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Originally Posted by fhuang View Post
grado is making speaker soon
I have not heard of this- where did you get that info?

Also, HF2 is out of my price range+I don't really need more headphones.
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post #14 of 25
9/23/09 at 7:27pm
ive heard a few klipsch speakers and they are on the bright/forward side.. so yeah pretty similar to grado imo
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post #15 of 25
9/23/09 at 9:07pm
Have you seen the MS-1000 threads? An actual Grado (well, Alessandro by Grado), with a soundstage that is apparently huge. Also, your budget should be more than enough.

I'm building a pair myself, waiting for two more shipments of stuff... =)

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ale...thread-417594/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ale...arning-323271/
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