+1 chuckjones. I would add that your 14'x13' room will augment low bass.
Floor-standing vs Book-shelf from upper line up?
Hello,
I’d like to ask your general opinion and experience.
Of course, I plan to hear (if possible) both to make the final call, but would like to know possible long-term experience.
A room is about 14ft x 13ft, a dedicated listening room with couple acoustic panels.
My question is, (specifically or generally)
- Floor stand speaker vs A book shelf type speaker from the upper line up
What would be the better choice?
Technically, the bookshelf would provide enough sound for a room, and it’s from the upper line up, so I think this might be the optimized solution.
At the same time, I personally prefer floor-standing design (not that important), and though there might be slightly more power than I need, I think having slightly more power would not sound like a bad idea.
https://www.marten.se/products/
I compare Marten Oscar Trio vs Marten Parker Duo
Both are relatively new, and the price is basically same...
“This price factor” (assuming you pay for what you get, especially from the same company) is a tricky thing.
If this were B&W 805 vs 704 decision. It would be a lot easier.
What would you choose?
Happy New Year! :D
I’d like to ask your general opinion and experience.
Of course, I plan to hear (if possible) both to make the final call, but would like to know possible long-term experience.
A room is about 14ft x 13ft, a dedicated listening room with couple acoustic panels.
My question is, (specifically or generally)
- Floor stand speaker vs A book shelf type speaker from the upper line up
What would be the better choice?
Technically, the bookshelf would provide enough sound for a room, and it’s from the upper line up, so I think this might be the optimized solution.
At the same time, I personally prefer floor-standing design (not that important), and though there might be slightly more power than I need, I think having slightly more power would not sound like a bad idea.
https://www.marten.se/products/
I compare Marten Oscar Trio vs Marten Parker Duo
Both are relatively new, and the price is basically same...
“This price factor” (assuming you pay for what you get, especially from the same company) is a tricky thing.
If this were B&W 805 vs 704 decision. It would be a lot easier.
What would you choose?
Happy New Year! :D
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Possibly of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rbTLwPlz-4&ab_channel=AcousticsInsider Gist: small room can handle either; more flexibility with stand mounts. Main game-changing issue is whether the speakers create an unsolvable bass mgmt problem. |
I agree with many here about the long term value of the best monitor you like and can afford and then augment any needed low end with a quality sub or two. I have done this successfully with monitors from Dynaudio, Volant, KEF, Vienna Acoustics and now Evolution Acoustics MMMicro One and REL t9i and t5i .Go for quality internals and a sound that you cannot get enough of. My current speakers are 30Hz - 35kHz. I prefer the extended top end as I have a large collection of higher resolution recordings and SACD titles. Good luck in your search 😀 |
I have had a number of stand mounts... a few I regret selling . Even with a good sub there is a lot of content missing down low. Right in that region where the speaker rolls off and the subs x over meet . I listened to a pair of Cornwalls a while back and most recently Forte and small speakers just can't resolve something like an upright bass convincingly. That said I have been gravitating toward larger speakers lately. The 700 series take up the same real estate..... |
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