Looking For Some Recommendations

[Wasatch]

What would be some speakers in the $8-10K range that would match up well with my Manley Labs Snappers. Why? My music taste's are Rock, Fusion, Jazz.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Wasatch

What would be some speakers in the $8-10K range that would match up well with my Manley Labs Snappers. Why? My music taste's are Rock, Fusion, Jazz.

John.......I would try to audition the new Bryston Model T speakers. They are getting fantastic reveiws from everyone who has heard them. They look good in black, but are also available in other veneer finishes. I like the Cherry wood finish. $6000.00 a pair.

[Wasatch]

That's alot of speaker for that price.

[psyopwak]

Here are two I have heard and like very much.

DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/96 loudspeaker | Stereophile.com

Vandersteen Audio Quatro loudspeaker | Stereophile.com

Very musical and very capable speakers at their price point.

If you're open to 2nd hand, you could bring in a mint 2nd hand pair of ML Summit X's under $9k & use the spare change to buy a Townsend supertweeter

MartinLogan | Summit X

[miner]

Joseph Audio Perspectives

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by jdandy

John.......I would try to audition the new Bryston Model T speakers. They are getting fantastic reveiws from everyone who has heard them. They look good in black, but are also available in other veneer finishes. I like the Cherry wood finish. $6000.00 a pair.

Dan,

I was reading the brochure on the Model T speakers. They look awesome! I'd love to hear them.

[mbovaird]

Originally Posted by jdandy

John.......I would try to audition the new Bryston Model T speakers. They are getting fantastic reveiws from everyone who has heard them. They look good in black, but are also available in other veneer finishes. I like the Cherry wood finish. $6000.00 a pair.

With "only" 100 watts on tap, I have to agree whole heartedly with this suggestion. 91db should be no problem. My other thought was the Klipsch P-39F (used). Gorgeous looking and should be no problem for you to drive very very loud with 100 watts (they are a whopping 99db efficient).

[Haurock]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Dan,

I was reading the brochure on the Model T speakers. They look awesome! I'd love to hear them.

They sound phenomenal.......

[cmalak]

John...here are a few suggestions that I think would sound great with your Manley Snappers:

1) NOLA KOs (MSRP: $10K): have recently been getting great feedback, most recently at RMAF paired up with Audio Research's 75wpc new integrated amp. The speaker has a nominal 8ohm impedance and a 4ohm minimum, which means it does not represent a difficult load for the partnering amp. At 90dB, it is above average sensitivity so you should be able to play it plenty loud if that is your thing. Here's a review from Harry Pearson from his new online publication: Review: NOLA KO Loudspeaker : HPSoundings



Here is a link to NOLA's website: Nola by Accent Speaker Technology Ltd.

Blogs from Audio shows:

http://www.stereophile.com/content/grand-nola
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/rmaf2012...aul_friday.htm


2) I second the Joseph Audio Perspective (MSRP: $11K): also has received great feedback at recent audio shows. No official review yet but the Pulsar (monitor) and the Pearl2 (fulllarger brother of Perspective) have gotten immensely positive reviews. I think they will mate well again because these are nominal 8ohm impedance (and 6ohm minimum) which means they will be very easily driven by your amps.



Blogs from Audio Shows:

http://www.soundstageglobal.com/inde...=63&Itemid=127
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/capitol...art3/page2.htm
http://www.stereophile.com/content/j...hs-perspective

3) Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation (Used in the $10K range): phenomenal speakers and I think a great buy/value in the $10K range. Sound very natural but can do all the hi-fi tricks. Small form factor but true full rangers. Beautiful finishes. Again easy to drive with 8ohm nominal (4ohm min) impedance and @89dB sensitivity, should mate well with your manley Snappers.



Reviews:

http://www.avguide.com/review/verity...on-loudspeaker
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/v...on/index2.html
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue34/parsifal.htm


Good luck with your search.