From the list provided I'd choose Aperion.
Axion, Chane or Aperion Audio
Guys for sometime I have been wanting to get better mains and was looking at budget speakers but since I am planning on keeping them for a very long time I now want something that delivers. When I am able to make the purchase my budget is around $2200. I don't plan on buying real soon but I want to do some homework on higher end speakers this time so when the time comes I will be well informed and prepared. I do have a sub that delivers and it is the KK dxd 12012.
I have been looking at the Axiom, Chane and Aperion brand and am looking for floor standing with center of course.
The use would be for movies and music. I am looking for clean, clear audio. Especially for movie watching I want to be able to hear whispers and for music be able to hear every instrument.
I see some have 2 drivers, 3, 7 etc. Is more better? In order for me to obtain what I am looking for what would be the best choice?
Thank you!
I have been looking at the Axiom, Chane and Aperion brand and am looking for floor standing with center of course.
The use would be for movies and music. I am looking for clean, clear audio. Especially for movie watching I want to be able to hear whispers and for music be able to hear every instrument.
I see some have 2 drivers, 3, 7 etc. Is more better? In order for me to obtain what I am looking for what would be the best choice?
Thank you!
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I appreciate everyone's suggestions but does price play a big part in how they're going to sound? For example with some name brands some towers are in the $400s each while others begin at $800 for each. Same with centers and surrounds.
Price can play a part but remember internet direct companies can deliver more bang for buck than their big box counterparts.
Tweeter design is important. most of your imaging comes from a well designed high end so keep that in mind when looking. Also do you want a bright speaker or something that a little more warm?
Tweeter design is important. most of your imaging comes from a well designed high end so keep that in mind when looking. Also do you want a bright speaker or something that a little more warm?
I have seen read that some speakers have aluminum tweters and others have titanium. What's better and the difference? I don't want bright just warm, clean and clear dialog.
Generally standard dome tweeters will be less "harsh" for lack of a better word. Ribbon tweeters are extremely accurate and can reach frequencies far higher than our hearing can detect. depending on how thay are mounted they can be bright. Horn tweeters tend to also be on the bright side.
What they are made of and how thay sound again really depends on how the crossover and other factors in design play together so very hard to say what is better.
What they are made of and how thay sound again really depends on how the crossover and other factors in design play together so very hard to say what is better.
Are the ribbons titanium? SVS prime has aluminum and Axiom has titanium.Generally standard dome tweeters will be less "harsh" for lack of a better word. Ribbon tweeters are extremely accurate and can reach frequencies far higher than our hearing can detect. depending on how thay are mounted they can be bright. Horn tweeters tend to also be on the bright side.
What they are made of and how thay sound again really depends on how the crossover and other factors in design play together so very hard to say what is better.
Off the top of my head I dont know but as I stated I would not go by what they are made of as the deciding factor. As with drivers there are many paper drivers that preform as good as any of the Kevlar or polymer drivers do. It depends on the design of the rest of the speaker as to what works best.
Thank you! I guess you really can't go wrong with SVS, Chane and Axiom.Off the top of my head I dont know but as I stated I would not go by what they are made of as the deciding factor. As with drivers there are many paper drivers that preform as good as any of the Kevlar or polymer drivers do. It depends on the design of the rest of the speaker as to what works best.
I know Sonnie was very very happy with the SVS ultras he had in his home for a while.
I read up on those and they do seem nice. I am leaning more towards SVS prime tower package. They seem nice especially with the piano finish.I know Sonnie was very very happy with the SVS ultras he had in his home for a while.
I have titanium tweeters, and I find them super revealing without fatiguing. I think they're made for JBL by a French company. I've heard aluminum tweets that are harsh and some that aren't. Silk seems to be mostly laid back and rolled off to me. Refined maybe? Like Tony said the type of material doesn't tell the whole story. Although i do think some materials are possibly suited for certain applications. You definitely have plenty of options. Any favorites?
guess this went up while I was typing. From what I've read, I feel you would be making a great choice.I read up on those and they do seem nice. I am leaning more towards SVS prime tower package. They seem nice especially with the piano finish.
Thanks Willis! I have been wanting SVS for some time plus it matches my KK piano finish. I still have some time like I said it might be awhile since I need to save but sometimes life happens and have setbacks.guess this went up while I was typing. From what I've read, I feel you would be making a great choice.
Indeed, life gets in the way sometimes. That's why I'm not planning much right now. And I have no serious complaints either, luckily. I've gathered you dig the gloss black. What's not to love? I do think gloss white with polished aluminum highlights or trim would be excellent too. Anyway, excited for you.
+1 for the right price I'll drive over from Michigan to do the work:yikes::rofl2:Anything to help!
Shouldn't be hard to find someone to pull wire. Might have to pull on the 'ol wallet though. Lol
Maybe talk to Sonnie to see what he thinks about your room size. You could get some outlet ultra towers and center and but some surrounds later. Don't forget upgraditis it's cheaper to buy once.
Lol!+1 for the right price I'll drive over from Michigan to do the work:yikes::rofl2:
Personally, if I was going to get speakers for more SPL, I would wait for Chanes' L7. IMHO, he's got the best bang for the buck going. The L7 should get his attention after the A5rx-c roll out finishes (at least that is what he has alluded to). Don't know the price though. His ID pricing has been very good. And his cross-over work is outstanding.
One thing to point out is that all of the ID companies mentioned have at least a 30 day return policy. Some of them even pay for shipping. The best way to test out the speakers is to have them positioned in your listening room the way you want them. The same identical set will sound different in your room than someone else's. If you know you absolutely don't like them you can send them back and probably only have to pay for return shipping. SVS has a 45 day return policy. If you're willing to pay for the return shipping you could really try all of the companies that have been mentioned until you're completely satisfied with what you want.
One dilemma I have is the tv placement with the speakers. Right now the tv is mounted diagonally above the fireplace with the in ceiling mains right in front of the tv a few feet away. If I get floor standing speakers they would be placed to the right of the tv instead of having the towers on each side of the tv with the center in the middle. Would this oddity still work?
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