[bobmysterious]

I’ve been digging on my Dynaudio Focus 600 XD’s for about 5 years now. They constantly impress me. I’m a big fan of actives.

 

[IEMusic]

I’ve been digging on my Dynaudio Focus 600 XD’s for about 5 years now. They constantly impress me. I’m a big fan of actives.

Active speakers have a HUGE advantage of being precisely designed, with all components well matched throughout the entire chain. Of course Dynaudio only puts out top tier products. I‘ve wanted active Dyns for a while, but alas, no place for them in my life right now.

 

[bobmysterious]

They’ll be there when you’re ready!

 

[OldBeep]

I still like my NHT 2.5i's I've been listening to since the 80's. Bought them used for $400 then. I'm sure there's better speakers out there but I have nowhere to hear them so I'll keep my NHT's til they (or I) die.

 

[KPzypher]

Hedd type 07 MKII

Sound awesome and I like their versatility. I can use them ported or closed, and effective controls/onboard DSP make them less picky regarding placement. Perfect for tweaking in a tight place.

 

[NJT1000]

I'm really enjoying my Amphion 3LS. The sound so clean, and have such a wide sound stage

 

[LostnAmerica]

Favorite? I have two actually: The Sparkler Audio S301b diva and the Coral BX-606 (currently in use). How did those Japanese do it???

Cheers

 

[tgx78]

Magnepan 3.6R with custom crossover + 2 Rel subs (not pictured here). Fun to play some symphonic music on them

 

[Darkestred]

I have a pair of Ascend Acoustic Sierra 2's that have been upgraded to the 2EX. I love their midrange.

 

[CoryGillmore]

I've been the proud owner of a pair of Klipsch Cornwall IVs for over a week now! Even running them from my Onkyo A/V receiver they are absolutely incredible. I'm feeding the A/V receiver an analog signal from a Schiit Modius DAC.

When I eventually do upgrade my amp, it won't be because the Cornwalls don't sound incredible out of this Best Buy A/V receiver. It'll be just because of the principle lol.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

I've been the proud owner of a pair of Klipsch Cornwall IVs for over a week now! Even running them from my Onkyo A/V receiver they are absolutely incredible. I'm feeding the A/V receiver an analog signal from a Schiit Modius DAC.

When I eventually do upgrade my amp, it won't be because the Cornwalls don't sound incredible out of this Best Buy A/V receiver. It'll be just because of the principle lol.

Why do you have furniture when you can get a pair of Cornwalls?

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

DALI Oberon 3, they have a nice character in the highs that is also even, and the casing is bright wood and the front cover fabric is a bit like a grey jeans, behind that you see a bit of white plastic just like the K701 has, triggers a lot of joy for me. But not sure if sound without bi-amped is the best, and I had to tilt-eq out the brightness like crazy with a graphical EQ, tried settings for months, finally happy. No noise floor in near-field, amp is S.M.S.L. SA-36A.

I have the Opticon 1s and needed to EQ as well. The treble is really holographic and dimensional (impressively so), however they're a bit bass light and need a sub as the woofer doesn't have much oomph. They're very pretty though I switch these out from time to time with a DIY pair of speakers with Planet10 modded Fostex full-range drivers.

For my main bookshelves I have the Philharmonic BMRs (not my photo but they look like this):

They feature RAAL ribbons and ceramic woofers. Very nice sounding and even-handed presentation. I'd love the floorstanders but no room.

 

[Strayngs]

I have had these Lawrence Audio Violin SE for a couple months. They are really good. Great soundstage. Enough bass for my taste….full body sound with good highs and detail. They have a front firing AMT tweeter and a rear firing ribbon tweeter. The driver is a 8 inch.

 

[CoryGillmore]

I have had these Lawrence Audio Violin SE for a couple months. They are really good. Great soundstage. Enough bass for my taste….full body sound with good highs and detail. They have a front firing AMT tweeter and a rear firing ribbon tweeter. The driver is a 8 inch.

Those look incredible, and expensive! I think that rear facing tweeter is an interesting concept!

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Those look incredible, and expensive! I think that rear facing tweeter is an interesting concept!

I remember Best Buy carried EOSONE speakers about two decades ago. They were made by Polk and were the first I had seen with rear firing metal dome tweeters. I was just getting into audio back then and really liked them. They were also very inexpensive.

There are some other makers that have done it too: Opera, Sonus Faber, Hansen, Vandersteen, Von Scheickerts, Snell, etc. Evidently it changes the timber using the reflecting sound behind the speaker for a more spatial effect. Some audiophiles turn up their noses, but I like the idea and think it offers a nice effect in most cases.

I do agree, Stayngs Lawrence Audios look amazing