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Small footprint speakers

I am curently using an Atma-sphere set-up (MP-3 preamp and M60-Mk2.2 <60+ watt monoblocks> driving Rogers LS3/5a's(B.B.C. monitors) with their AB-1 passive subs. I need a SMALL footprint (width and depth), higher impedence (8 or more ohms) speaker having unpowered bass drivers. I listen primarily to WELL produced (yes, it does exist!) and pressed rock and pop and some jazz. Listening room is medium size very well damped (acoustically dead) and I don't usually listen at "headbanger" levels. What I'm looking for is: more bass (down to 30-35 hertz), better 3-D depth of soundstage, a little more "slam" while still maintaining the increadible sweetness and warmth of the Rogers' mid-range. Thanks!
fatparrot
bbroussard
188 posts
 
I second the Soliloquy recommendation. The 5.3 goes down to 35 and the 6.3 goes down to 25. I own a pair of 6.3s and a pair of 5.0 monitors. Love them both and they are priced very competitively. Even cheaper if you can find agood used pair. Good luck!
steved
30 posts
 
Merlin VSM
Audio Physic Virgo

Or get a good sub.

Oh, and I suspect you'd like the Newform Research R645.
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
I'd have to say the Virgo's. I drove them with great sucess with a single BAT VK60. 60W/ch. IMO, it hits your criteria perfectly.
mfontana
23 posts
 
Merlin VSM w/ BAM a great match with the Atmasphere gear.
ezmeralda11
303 posts
 
Well, you typed the word small in caps so you must mean small. One of the smallest floorstanders I know of would be the focal daline 3.1's and Totem's arro. I heard the former and it was too bad, that was years ago. But both are bordering on 1/4 sq. ft. (6" w by 6-7" deep). I don't know if those transmission lines will get you down deep enough, but with room boundary reinforcement?? I believe the focal is even available in kit form so you could have fun building it and get a custom finish.
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