one more to add Proac Tablets, or possible the Response 1sc. very musical speakers. should find them used easily.
Bookshelf Speaker Recommendations
Hi All!
Longtime lurker here. I am interested in recommendations for bookshelf speakers in the sub $1500 range. My current setup:
I have a small, non optimal office/listening room at home. It is about 12'x8'. For years I have been running B&W 602's which are hard to beat for the $250 I paid for them. I am running an Emotive Pre and I have 2 Carver 65x2 amps that I recently had refurbed. They are running the speakers biamped. These little amps are excellent.
I recently purchased a pair of B&W CDM1 SE for a steal on Craigslist, and while the treble is more detailed, they don't sound as good overall as the 602's. I have also tried a new pair of the B&W CM series and there was a very marginal improvement in clarity and image, but not enough to justify the cost difference, so they went back.
I have heard many here recommend the Ascend Sierra 2, which are currently on sale and have a trial period. I am leaning in this direction. Before I pull the trigger, I would like to hear the thoughts of people that have heard more speakers than me. I live in a smaller city and pretty much all of the dealers are gone. I have heard some Paradigms locally in this price range, but that is about it.
I have done lots of component swapping over the years and what I am running now has beaten the other things. I am considering upgrading other components too. I have an opportunity to buy a Parasound A21 for $1300. it has 5 hours on it and a small blemish. The only thing holding me back is that it is overkill for my room. I am also considering upgrading my preamp as well.
I look forward to your suggestions, thanks in advance.
Longtime lurker here. I am interested in recommendations for bookshelf speakers in the sub $1500 range. My current setup:
I have a small, non optimal office/listening room at home. It is about 12'x8'. For years I have been running B&W 602's which are hard to beat for the $250 I paid for them. I am running an Emotive Pre and I have 2 Carver 65x2 amps that I recently had refurbed. They are running the speakers biamped. These little amps are excellent.
I recently purchased a pair of B&W CDM1 SE for a steal on Craigslist, and while the treble is more detailed, they don't sound as good overall as the 602's. I have also tried a new pair of the B&W CM series and there was a very marginal improvement in clarity and image, but not enough to justify the cost difference, so they went back.
I have heard many here recommend the Ascend Sierra 2, which are currently on sale and have a trial period. I am leaning in this direction. Before I pull the trigger, I would like to hear the thoughts of people that have heard more speakers than me. I live in a smaller city and pretty much all of the dealers are gone. I have heard some Paradigms locally in this price range, but that is about it.
I have done lots of component swapping over the years and what I am running now has beaten the other things. I am considering upgrading other components too. I have an opportunity to buy a Parasound A21 for $1300. it has 5 hours on it and a small blemish. The only thing holding me back is that it is overkill for my room. I am also considering upgrading my preamp as well.
I look forward to your suggestions, thanks in advance.
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http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649263949-proac-tablette-50/ heres a set for $700 Canadian well worth a look. |
"I recently purchased a pair of B&W CDM1 SE for a steal on Craigslist, and while the treble is more detailed, they don't sound as good overall as the 602's. I have also tried a new pair of the B&W CM series and there was a very marginal improvement in clarity and image, but not enough to justify the cost difference, so they went back." If you're doing a horizontal biamp, try it vertical. I will probably sound a lot better. If you still feel the need to get new speakers, DeVore makes a really good pair bookshelves. Sterling is another good one. |
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