Help! Deciding on speakers

[usualsuspectx]

I’m getting ready to buy this weekend. I am going for the Rega elex-r as an amp and a Rega P3 for a TT. My room is 18x18x8. Listening position will be 10-11ft away.

Need recommendations on floor standers. Budget for speakers is no more than $1500.

I’ve heard

Dali Spektor 6 - $750 a pair. Sounded great to me, but I’m a beginner.

Wharfedale 11.4 - sounded good to me but I don’t think the listening room was as nice as the first place that had the Dali’s.

I’m thinking maybe Dali Oberon 7’s or Wharfedale Evo4.3 or 11.4.

I can listen to the 4.3’s this weekend, but there’s not a lot of places to listen to speakers in my area.

I listen to all kinds of music. Primarily rock, but have many different
genres in my vinyl collection.

 

[Paul7777x]

Your question might be better asked on the AVS forum in the US; they’re likely to have more experience of what’s available to you over there and what they might cost.

In the meantime I’d suggest you try to find a pair of used, or discounted Rega speakers.

The current RX, or previous RS range would seem suitable.

How big is your listening room?

 

[gibbsy]

As you are going for Rega in the TT and amp departments then why not look at the Rega RX3/RX5 speakers as suggested by @Paul7777x above. Buying new from a single dealer could give you leverage for a fair discount.

'How much will you knock off it........' is always my opening gambit.

Good luck on your search but remember, auditioning is essential.

 

[acgingersnaps]

Rega Elex R owner here. Buy with confidence. Drives my speakers with ease (rarely get anywhere near 10 o'clock on the volume). Sounds great. Low profile, yet built like a tank. Love it.