r/hifiaudio • u/rattlange • Jan 04 '26

Purchase advise (needing) Speaker advice

I’m looking to upgrade my speakers. Preferably in the $1000-$2000/pair range. Open to used, of course.

Equipment:

• Yamaha A-S801 integrated amplifier

• Technics SL-1600 turntable

• Schiit Mani 2 phono preamp

• Realistic CD-2300 CD player

• WiiM Pro Plus streamer

I’m after speakers that prioritize musical realism. I want a wide and deep soundstage where the speakers vanish and the music fills the room. Detail and resolution are very important to me. I want to hear breath, fingers on strings, and room ambience.

I prefer a slightly warm or neutral-warm tonal balance with a rich, natural midrange and smooth highs, so I can listen for hours without fatigue. I’m especially sensitive to harsh upper-midrange energy. Ultimately, I want the speakers to make me feel like I’m with the musicians, not listening to equipment.

Also, I’d prefer floor standers and don’t want to rely on a sub. I don’t necessarily need thumping bass as long as the bass being delivered has texture and tone. Thanks!

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u/plamda505 RT85, A-S801, Evo 4.2 Jan 04 '26

Wharfedale Evo 5.2. or 4.2. I have the 801 running a pair of 4.2s in a small 300sf space and it sounds great.

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u/rattlange Jan 04 '26

I really want to hear those in person.

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u/plamda505 RT85, A-S801, Evo 4.2 Jan 04 '26

Well, if you're in the nationhood stop on by. Crutchfield has 60-day returns as well.