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Best bookshelf speakers

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a pair of good bookshelf speakers and since a lot of you here seems to know about speakers much more then me, I figured I'd ask for advice.

Here are the parameters I'm working with / looking for:

- The room is about 1200 cu/ft
- Looking for great performance at low volume
- Rich timbre
- Rich, warm bass
- Natural highs (not metallic-sounding)
- Low frequency range in around 40Hz (preferably 30Hz, but I know, there are hardly any in this range at my price point)
- $500 - $700, new or used

So far I am considering the following options (in no particular order):

- KEF Q350
- Dali Zensor 3
- Canton Chrono 503.2
- Wharfedale Diamond 225

So my questions are:

1) From my list of 4, which would be your choice?
2) What other bookshelf speaker would you add to the list that fir my parameters?

Any thoughts are appreciated
rado001
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
I have both Elac B6 and Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary and like them both for small room systems. If I had to choose only one of the two, it would be the Wharfedales. The imaging and overall balance from top to bottom is smoother in my opinion. Powered by NAD electronics in both cases. I have also wanted to try the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers; they look good on paper and offer a money back trial.

Good luck. I am sure you’ll find a pair that suits your needs and musical tastes.
doni
357 posts
 
@Mrdon, I’m very interested in your opinion of the Burhardt’s.  Please report back after breakin.  Thinking about the S-300’s myself.
keithtexas
352 posts
 

May get censored as these are from another site..

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649437723-dynaudio-emit-m10/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649468627-dali-ikon-1-bookshelf-mkii-speakers-in-light-walnut/

These little Silverlines were well received back in the day.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649456108-rare-glossy-midnight-blue-silverline-sr12-audiophile-b...

motown-l
184 posts
 
I have the final version of the Paradigm Titan Monitors. They sound similar to the current Mini Monitor v.7. Very wide soundstage and good imaging for a smaller standmount. They can sound too forward with certain electronics.
dabears1983
6 posts
 
Don`t forget Whaferdale Dentons, I believe Music Direct still sells them for 399.00 with free shipping. They were originaly 1000. They have a warm midrage, never bright, pretty good bass for there size, you can listen to these for hours with no listening fitigue. Just a great speaker for its price range.
Good Luck
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