In Reply to: Speakers for classical in a large room. posted by durufle on April 7, 2011 at 05:54:44:
I'd look at the Paradigm Signature Series and the PSB Synchrony Series speakers.
The PSB Synchrony One is an excellent speaker, very neutral with wide and even dispersion. The image is great, and the balance is pretty consistent over a wide angle. It is balanced slightly more forward than I prefer but is very listenable. I am sure I could live quite happily with them. Its impedance curve lies somewhat low.
I haven't heard the latest versions of the Paradigm Signature speakers, but the first Signature S8 is superb. We have the original Signature S2 monitors. I tend to like the slightly more laid back balance of rhe Signature Series. From all reports, the later versions are even better. Although this is also a 4 ohm speaker, it should be somewhat easier to drive than the PSB Synchrony One.
I have a great deal of respect for the Bryston 3B. It should be able drive both speakers satisfactorily. With your large room, if you listen at high levels, you might want something larger, especially with the PSB speaker.
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