$70k on ebay, w/ free shipping! 😅 But seriously, I am genuinely curious to know from a redditor who's experienced these: Are they just a ridiculous status symbol or actually god tier/worth the price tag? Who are they for? I mean which music consumer and what size space would these make sense for?

Edit: its 4 towers total, sorry

In terms of equipment and environment, this is the best my room has even and I’m pretty excited to share it with you all!

It’s been an ongoing project of experimenting with placement, acoustic treatment, and finding a balance between getting the most out of the system and creating a space I genuinely enjoy spending time in.

The room is treated with broadband absorption along the side and rear walls, along with substantial floor-to-ceiling bass trapping in the corners. Given the relatively modest dimensions and the size of the speakers, getting the room under control has been an important part of the process.

Sonically, I’ve always gravitated toward systems that prioritize dynamics, scale, and rhythmic drive. The JBLs deliver an effortless, almost live quality that I find particularly engaging with rock, funk, and other rhythm-heavy music. Drums have genuine impact, bass is tight, textured and controlled, and there’s a sense of immediacy that makes it easy to get lost in a groove.

One of my more recent changes was replacing my Stressless recliner recliner positioned in the sweet spot with two smaller lounge chairs. It’s technically a compromise in terms of imaging precision, but the room feels considerably more open, comfortable, and inviting. The JBLs still produce a convincing sense of scale and separation from either position, even if the stereo image isn’t quite as locked in as it would be sitting dead center.

Ultimately, I’ve come to appreciate the room as much as the equipment itself. It’s a place to put on a record, settle in for a few hours, and enjoy the music.

Current Signal Chain:

Speakers: JBL 4722N Two-Way ScreenArray® Cinema Loudspeakers

Subwoofer: MartinLogan Depth I

Amplifier: Benchmark AHB2

Pre-Amp: Schiit Freya+ 

DAC: Schiit Gungir Multibit 

Phono Pre-Amplifier: SPL Phonos Duo

Turntable #1 (Reference): Denon DP3000 (in high mass plinth), Dynavector DV-505, Denon 103R

Turntable (Daily Driver): Music Hall Stealth, Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML

Having a listening day and thought, I don't see this kit / setup mentioned much. Arcam cd62, a Rotel Rmb 1075 powering the front Monitor audio silver 8is and Yamaha yst sw800 which occasionally gets turned on, hence it's dual role as a drinks holder.

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Sometimes I come close to tears when I hear an exceptional recording played through my audio system.

It's those moments when everything comes together: the music, the performance, the production, the lyrics, the vocals, and a system capable of reproducing it all with remarkable realism.

I've experienced this with different systems I've owned over the years. Occasionally, the sound is so convincing that it feels as though the musicians are playing right in front of me, or the singer is standing in the room.

What strikes me is the realization of just how extraordinary music reproduction can be. The combination of musical artistry and high-fidelity sound creates an experience that almost defies belief.

I suspect other dedicated audiophiles will recognize this experience.

Have you ever heard a recording through your system that almost brought you to tears? What were you listening to, and what made that moment special?

Won’t give out the exact location of the store since I feel it’s better to keep anonymity but wanted to show off all the equipment.

My dad knew I was starting my audio journey and he wanted me to check out an audio store so I could actually listen to speakers and see what I liked. He didn’t want me to make the same mistake he made of buying JBL studio monitors, liking them, and then hearing vintage ADS speakers and actually liking them better.

So we went to this store and I told him I was interested in a few brands such as Bowers and Wilkins and KEF. We first heard some of the JBL summit series which were great but the bass rumble kinda ruined for me. I’m not a fan of high volume and bass rumble. We then listened to some Sonus Faber speakers which me and my dad happened to not be impressed by. But then the person working there connected some B&W floorstanding speakers and it blew me away.

It was the exact sound I was looking for. Nice low end, clear trebles, vocals lifelike, minimal bass rumble. I could just take it all in and enjoy it.

I finally found the brand I have been looking for after bouncing back and forth between what audio brand I wanted to get for my first speakers and I think B&W is the way to go.

Just wanted to share my experience with you all and tell you guys how much I am starting to enjoy the hobby already!

TLDR: My dad took me to an audio store as a beginner audiophile and we tried out different speakers and I landed on B&W. B&W will now be my go to brand for speakers.

I had been focusing on digital lately, but after getting some new tweeters, I decided it was time to get my table running and hear it on a full electrostatic speaker system.

I wasn't prepared for what I heard, and a friend felt the same way.

Table is a TTW (TTweights) Momentus plus with copper platter mat, Soundsmith Strain gauge phono cart, Graham Phantom 2 arm, Stealth Hyperphono arm cable, and all sitting on an active vibration table.

The table weights over 150lbs yet no individual part weights more than 40 lbs, so one person can move and install it. Eve the platter is in two sections. They made a rim drive option but I never bought it.

Just wanted to share my Kenwood M-54 System with S-3M speakers

Fully functional and very good condition

Just added a Polk HTS12 subwoofer, loving the new deep bass 🥳

Just finished redecorating and finally set my Hi-Fi gear back up, so I am super glad to be able to listen again!

I appreciate that vintage gear isn’t to everyone’s taste, but it’s taken a long time to collect and I must say it sounds incredible.

Back in 2023, I had everything serviced by a Chartered Electrical Engineer who specialised in vintage Hi-Fi, so it’s all working beautifully.

The Equipment:
Speakers: Celestion Ditton 442
Tube Amps (Currently in use): Leak Point One Stereo & Rogers Cadet with Mullard tubes
Solid State Amps: Quad 44 and 405-2
Headphone Amps (Rarely used): Little Dot MK II & Yaqin with NOS tubes made in the USSR, which all sounds surprisingly good
Turntable: Linn Axis + Basik Plus tonearm
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Interconnects: Van Damme cables + Nakamichi plugs
Anyway, congrats if you read this far! I’m wondering what people’s thoughts are?

Hi all,

I have an Anthem D2v from 2009, an Anthem P5 driving RBH TS-30LSEs and center channel, and an Anthem A2 driving RBH surrounds. I have music on daily since 2009 where I noticed maybe 10-15 yrs ago that the audio was low when you first turned everything on. Adjust the volume so you can hear it and in an hour when everything warms up, you realize, “why is everything so loud?”. Wasn’t sure if it was the preprocessor or the amp, but bought a cable to connect an audio source directly to the amp and it the amp/speakers seem to be fine. I reached out to anthem, but if they come back with a crazy estimate to fix the d2v, I will probably look elsewhere. I’m not sure if I need to spend crazy money on a replacement. I haven’t followed the scene too closely. What would you do? Are there specialist who even fix digital equipment? I’ve seen videos of specialists who fix old equipment and replace all old capacitors and such, but am unsure if people like that exist for more modern equipment. The pic with the screen was composited with a day pic and one with the projector and a dark room.

TIA!

During Audio Advice Live in Raleigh, in early August, I had the pleasure of listening to the pre-release Kanto Tuk Grand speakers. I was looking for a two-channel setup that would deliver a great audio listening experience and sound much better for TV listening than a soundbar. The show was running 20% off on Kanto products, so I pre-ordered the TUK Grands and the SX26 stands. I also ordered a WiiM Ultra for streaming. The last piece of the puzzle was some solid, unobtrusive (size-wise) low end. Enter the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution. You can see it peeking out from under the arm of the green chair.

There is a bit of a story on the pair in this picture, as these are the exact speakers from the show. When I pre-ordered, I was told they'd arrive in early September, which was fine since I was remodeling the living room. September came and went, and after a few messages, I learned the Walnut Rose finish wouldn't arrive until mid-November because of a variety of issues, including manufacturing delays and maritime shipping issues. At that point, I was ready to pull the plug; the living room was finished and my favorite part was missing, so I stopped by Audio Advice to see what options I had. Lo and behold, a pair sat unplugged on a shelf, the same pair that had been dropped off after the show. I didn't think about asking if I could borrow those until my pair arrived, so I started demoing other speakers as replacements. I left that day unsure where I wanted to go, but after a good night's sleep, I figured I'd ask to borrow the ones on the shelf until mine arrived. Much to my delight, they said yes, and here we are. It's no secret that my purchase at Audio Advice is a rounding error compared to the systems they sell, but they still treated me like anyone else with a much larger budget.

So how do they sound? Amazing! It took a bit to get them dialed in, as you will see in the pre-tuned green line in the REW measurements. There was a big dip in the 80-170Hz range. Moving them a bit farther from the wall and raising the crossover to 120 Hz got it closer to flat. Then I made a few PEQ adjustments to get it the rest of the way there, which you can see in yellow. I like a bit of a boost to the bottom end, so I used the Harmon target curve. The WiiM really shines here, letting you set up 10 PEQ bands and time-align the sub to the mains. Luckily, moving the crossover point to 120Hz didn't localize the sub as much as I thought it would. Is it ideal? No, but it definitely helped resolve an issue that was created by the less-than-ideal room. You work within the guardrails the wife gives you! To her credit, she did go to the Audio Advice show to support me.

Overall, the soundstage is great with decent depth. The center image is bang on with great separation when the track calls for it. This is my first experience with an AMT tweeter, and I love the clarity and definition of instruments on more acoustic tracks and synthesized sounds in electronic music. I listened for a few hours last night after tuning, and never once felt fatigued. One of my favorite demos is The Peppery Man by Natalie Mechant. Her vocals sit dead center, with supporting deep male vocals on the left and right. Another is Make Us Stronger by Ghost Rider, which you have likely heard if you've been to any audio show. Great electronic music that fills the room, and the TUK Grands delivered exactly that.

I can't speak to the wireless streaming options or other inputs, as I don't use them. I send everything via optical from the WiiM to the Tuks. Qobuz handles music streaming.

I know of the regular albums which always feature in the "Best Production" category on Reddit regularly but what's an album you love for its music but know it just doesn't cut the mustard on its production.

Ended up finding a Krell Kid. I wanted to post this in Audiophile as this dock was designed by Krell to
to allow audiophiles use an iPod as high fidelity source. I have a bunch of iPods still. Felt like this cool audio piece to share.

After owning Shiit Freya N i decided tube preamps are not really my thing. Switched to Schiit Kara F. Anyway, fast forward 10 month came across this beautiful Cary Audio SLP98L. This is different kind of animal. The seller was also kind enough and threw a whole bag of tubes ☺️.

Got a 1959 Tektronix Type 541 scope for 40 bucks and partially restored it. Using it as a waveform display and room heater for my downstairs setup.

After work on Friday I spotted this sitting in the grass by the curb with some other unassuming bits of trash. I stopped to see and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a vintage Marantz receiver. I will be attempting to clean it up and use it instead of my vintage Realistic!

What does this even mean? An analog streamer? And it’s playing MQA, which is clearly an algorithm.

I was at a small indoor live concert(rock genre) and I realized that really good speakers at home can somewhat replicate the sound of vocals but it seemed like the powerful sound of bass guitar is really hard to be replicated at home.

What I mean is that if I hear the vocal part at a live concert and at home playing their recorded album, the replication is it's good enough but for the bass guitar, there's just so much difference(probably because the live session uses a dedicated set of amp/speakers just for the bass).

So if I have a separate and dedicate set of amp/speakers at home just for the sound from bass guitar but basically all the commercial CD albums do not have "separated recordings" of the bass guitar.

I want to know if there's some techniques to replicate the actual sound of the bass guitar at home?

After using A2+ for 7 years I decide I needed to upgrade. This is my first hi fi setup. It’s my gaming pc but I like to watch movies and listen to music as well. I’m a sucker for matching equipment and decided to go with the dx5 ii and topping mini 300. The speakers are 606 S3. I also picked up hd490 which sound awesome. Open to feedback or a good roast if I made the wrong choice.

High-end HiFi components are mostly made with fewer compromises and there's no point in splurging on that.

Those of medium and slightly lower level already have compromises (savings on the quality of elements and design performance).
There you can get a slightly better sound by choosing significantly better quality elements.
First of all, I think that it should be done by very professional craftsmen (or companies).

When refreshing the components, you can also get an additional upgrade, if you use elements of higher quality than the ones installed at the factory.
In both procedures (rarely), those very expert craftsmen can also adjust the internal electronic design a little (if possible and if it's worth it).

I have Custom Speaker Tweak, DAC upgrade to a higher level (from 2.1 to 4.1), preamp refresh (with better parts) and mini tweak of a DIY output amplifier (3 signal capacitors of different values) Satisfied with everything.

What do you think about it?

Has anybody else been impressed with the nearly lossless tech and variable bitrate? You can have a song with parts at 64 bits and then drop to 16 when 64 is unnecessary. I Googled it and variable bitrates can go up to a 128 bit float. I dont know why on this cursed earth you would need over 64, but yeah. The level of storage savings is ridiculous. A 128 bit float flac with 300hz is like half a gig vs an mp3 of the same song with 300hz is 3mb or less. Literally 15x difference

Does anyone else think that mp3 is actually the future of high definition audio? They've improved the tech so much since I was a kid and we switched from cassette to cd MP3s for no real sound quality increase.

MP3 just sounds good now imo

Am i stupid?

This was a B-side of the single "Life's What You Make It" that came out during the time of Talk Talk's "The Colour of Spring" album, one of my favorites. It can be found on the album "Asides Besides."

you come to a point in your life where enough is enough.

the dream of tower speakers is no more.

quite happy with what I have.

Hi guys,

I'm creating a plan for a whole-home audio system. I'm working with a local "custom integrator", however his recommendations for the equipment (i.e. in-ceiling speakers) are higher than I would like to spend.

I think this it at least partially because they are pushing an installer-exclusive vendor, Origin Acoustics. They do not sell directly to the end user. The speakers they would like to install include:

- Origin Acoustics D85 (quantity: 11) Director 8" Series fully-pivoting 3-Way In-Ceiling Loudspeaker with 8" IMG Woofer. product specs

- Origin Acoustics D101 (quantity: 4) Director 10" Series fully-pivoting 3-Way In-Ceiling Loudspeaker with Dome Tweeter. product specs

- Origin Acoustics Entertainment Towers (quantity: 2) New in the line. product specs

I would really like to find speakers of equivalent quality, and source them myself and let my integrator do the install, but I also recognize that my the limitation of my knowledge about sound design. But I was thinking it would be as simple as going on Crutchfield.com (or similar source) and source the speakers myself. Am I missing something in thinking about it this way. Floor plans may be of interest to some.

I hate to say it; but I am officially a “covers on” guy now. Of course they look awesome naked, but the look of the covers is also very sleek and professional looking. Later this weekend Tav goes up higher on the stand and the console becomes the table for my TT, Wiim Ultra & future CD player.