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musicserver77
Contributor II
January 13, 2024

Best system for classical music … and possibly TV.

  • January 13, 2024
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Hello everyone,

 

I would like to upgrade my Sonos components to have a really good sound for classical music. I’m noit accustomed to thinking in terms of the new surround sound type of all-in-one speaker, grew up with the idea of 2 passive speakers to create a stereo image. A connection to TV would also be nice. My first thought is the Arc plus two One’s, or the new 100 or 300 series. This can get rather expensive, is it worth it compared to a $2000 pair of stereo speakers attached to my Sonos Amp.

 

I have a Beam and am not so impressed with the sound quality.

 

Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

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musicserver77Author
Contributor II
February 1, 2024

Excellent; what speakers are you using?

A very old pair of CELESTION DITTON 100 shelf speakers (over 40 years omg I'm old). Clearly it's time to upgrade, no floor space available so will stick with the bookshelf size. I've read a bit about KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Speakers, but of course can never know until I get them in the room. My room is odd shaped, with TV in a slightly recessed area, facing perpendicular to room length. So the listening area has wall/windows on one side, open on the other. Anyway this should be fun, finding a killer speaker. 

Kumar
February 1, 2024

A very old pair of CELESTION DITTON 100 shelf speakers (over 40 years omg I'm old). Clearly it's time to upgrade

It isn’t necessarily clear; passive speakers can give decades of service and if your pair is working as it should - as judged by how it sounds to you - you may end up having spent money replacing these with not much in return in terms of an equally improved listening experience for the money spent. I suggest taking time looking for deals in the used market where value for money is kept high via audiophiles on the upgrade bandwagon.

musicserver77Author
Contributor II
February 1, 2024

A very old pair of CELESTION DITTON 100 shelf speakers (over 40 years omg I'm old). Clearly it's time to upgrade

It isn’t necessarily clear; passive speakers can give decades of service and if your pair is working as it should - as judged by how it sounds to you - you may end up having spent money replacing these with not much in return in terms of an equally improved listening experience for the money spent. I suggest taking time looking for deals in the used market where value for money is kept high via audiophiles on the upgrade bandwagon.

Thanks for the advice Kumar–you’re right, why spend lots of money, there’s no rush. Thank you again for the advice!

Kumar
February 2, 2024

Spending money is fine for equivalent receipt of perceived value, and if that spend does not increase landfill burden via dumping kit in working condition, for psychological reasons. That was always true, but is more relevant now in these days of what look like stressed out times for the environment.

Enjoy the outcome you have achieved!

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