dcpqf Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi all, My brother is replacing his Mission speakers with something new. Yet to decide but has a max of $3k. As I am not into speakers in this price bracket, what are regarded as some of the best floor standers in this price range. Preferrably efficient but ohms aint a problem as he is running my old amp(ME850). PS they must have a decent bottom end, which is why the Missions are going ie not much bottom end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi all, My brother is replacing his Mission speakers with something new. Yet to decide but has a max of $3k. As I am not into speakers in this price bracket, what are regarded as some of the best floor standers in this price range. Preferrably efficient but ohms aint a problem as he is running my old amp(ME850). PS they must have a decent bottom end, which is why the Missions are going ie not much bottom end. With an ME850, his choices are almost infinite. I'd suggest something second hand would be the best choice. He should, of course, listen for himself, to make the most intelligent selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpqf Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 I understand that he is not limited due to the 850. But the question remains, "what are considered by many as the best floor stander up to $3k" At least then he has somewhere to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren2503 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Best Question to start with is what Mission speakers does he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I understand that he is not limited due to the 850. But the question remains, "what are considered by many as the best floor stander up to $3k"At least then he has somewhere to start If you're talking about new products, one of MY favourites would be the Orpheus Aurora 3. However, MY choice is just that: My choice. Speakers are a very personal issue. The nice thing for your brother is that his choice will not be limited by amplification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuyen Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 VAF DC-X G4MKII. He will get bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearmint Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Some nice speakers in the for sale section at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpqf Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Best Question to start with is what Mission speakers does he have? Don't know! Don't care! He lives on the Gold Coast and I live in Melbourne. All I can tell you is that they are floor standers @ 900 mm tall, 2x 4.5in woofers/mid range and a tweeter. Rear firing reflex port. Thats all I know and they have zero bass extension even with an 850 driving them. I think he would like at least 2 6in drivers or a 8in and midrange. BTW living in QLD he doesn't have a huge option to demo. I suggested like a Sonique or the like. great sound and looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hired goon Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 G'day, I suggested like a Sonique or the like. My experience of Sonique speakers, nice as they are, is that they lack bass. Their floorstanders go down to around 45-50 Hz at best, and are best suited to HT with a subwoofer. For $3000 on the Gold Coast I would suggest visiting Lenehan Audio at Ashmore and having a listen to the ML-1 bookshelf, which apparently punches out a surprising amount of bass, given similar specs to the Sonique speakers. --Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainphile Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 For 3k and with our strong dollar, I would not go less than these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuyen Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Howdy, ML-1 will go down to 40hz not a problem. Enough for some(most?) peoples tastes (including my own) but not for others.. If ya is after the type of strong bass that he can feel and rattle ornaments off shelves, something like the VAF DC-X will provide that. Most other commercial floorstanders around the 3k mark, I havn't seen be able to match what the VAF can do. Compared to the standard items from ELAC, QUAD 22L, KRIX, LEGEND KAMA, DALI and KLIPSCH are the ones I can remember hearing! The VAFS are pretty good if you have the space for them and like the 'strong' sound Rated at 95db sens. All imo/e though of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) VAF DC-X G4MKII. He will get bass I agree with Tuyen.At $2800 or $2300 KIT you cant go wrong.Value for money.Buying local no overseas shipping cost ,customs or agent commission.... http://www.vaf.com.au/detail.asp?audio=dc&grunt=s200r26724 P.S Get over here for the Friday for the VAF GTG Edited October 19, 2009 by Stump change day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebowski Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 another vote for the VAF's from me. Definitely no Sub required in a 2 Ch set up with the DCX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) I'd certainly say the VAF DCX should be high in the contenders list - would also suggest the KRIX Harmonix or Neuphonix (just above $3000) worth having a listen to - I have heard the Harmonix and was quite impressed. Aus hiFi review of harmonix can bne read here http://www.krix.com.au/Product/Reviewsdetail.aspx?p=57&i=193 Im being a bit of a "broken record" but second hand would buy some bloody good speakers at $3K - but hed have to invest some time and effort to finding the correct pair for him. Edited October 19, 2009 by andythiing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHorsepower Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 +1 for VAF DCX G4 Mk2 (possible biased owner) however I did audition nearly everything available in this price range in Adelaide and for me IMO they were just the whole package (definately NOT lacking in base). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I've only got the older model DCX's v2 and had a member over yesterday and He commented how well my twin subs worked - They weren't on, only the DCX's for my 2 channel music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 As another VAF DCX owner (both gen4 MkII and older model), I can vouch for the bass performance. Its clean and deep, but not 'in yer face' . Despite their size, they can easily be positioned against a back wall. In fact, they sound better that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpqf Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) Gee you blokes and the DCX's. Sure theres no "cash for comments" going on over there in SA. Thanks for the response guys. I will encourage him to find somewhere in SE QLD to audition some. Edited October 19, 2009 by dcpqf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoot Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Both Sonique and Orpheus can be found in Brisbane. Worth a listen. If you find somewhere to audition the DCX's up this way, please share. Their online business model is great for keeping costs down but not so handy for auditioning. I'd love to hear a pair, just to see what all the fuss is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebowski Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Gee you blokes and the DCX's.Sure theres no "cash for comments" going on over there in SA. Thanks for the response guys. I will encourage him to find somewhere in SE QLD to audition some. you think we're bad, you should see the Adelaide Speakers thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Both Sonique and Orpheus can be found in Brisbane. Worth a listen. If you find somewhere to audition the DCX's up this way, please share. Their online business model is great for keeping costs down but not so handy for auditioning. I'd love to hear a pair, just to see what all the fuss is about. VAF's marketing strategy obviously makes it easy for locals here in Adelaide to audition their speakers, but its a bit difficult for people interstate. Your best bet might be to seek out a VAF owner in Brisbane who would be willing to let you have a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnA Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 For 3k and with our strong dollar, I would not go less than these! and i know someone who was thinking of selling his, but at what price i don't know. They are very nice speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicester Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) PMC GB1is could be had close to that after haggling i think also - check out these puppies: http://www.carltonaudiovisual.com.au/?q=node/view/1057 Edited October 19, 2009 by jcjuice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danter Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) and i know someone who was thinking of selling his, but at what price i don't know.They are very nice speakers From everything I have read, these have been one of my 'holy grail' speakers - and yet to hear a pair. Not that many floating about aus from what I can gather. Would give them some serious consideration if the price was right - he doesn't happen to reside in Sydney? For 3k and with our strong dollar, I would not go less than these! Last time I looked these were more like an 8k build. Even with the strong dollar, 3k would be optimistic (I would love to be proven wrong here!) Edited October 19, 2009 by danter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aertex Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Strongly recommend second hand. He will get real value that way. Hunt around in the Trading post or equivalent. Go and listen to all that he can-that is critical The Gale 401 and 402 would fit the bill by being versatile in what music genres they do well, provide punchy bass, rich musical presentation and would only cost less than $1000, are very suited to ME850, and well, could be....mounted close to the floor on..short stands!! Seriously though they are very worthy of consideration. There are a pair available here for $500 in very good shape. Typically go in the $500 to $800 range. Consider them as real sleepers. Happy hunting Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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