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Small speaker suggestions

Hello all, I'm looking for speaker suggestions. I have listened to Totem Arros Dynaudio excite 12 as well as some B and W. The dyns and B and W were being played through a switch box that may have contributed but neither impressed.

My budget is 500 - 700 for a small bookshelf or floor standing speaker.

I listen to a lot of rock as well as jazz. I want something that shows the details in the jazz recordings but doesn't reveal the flaws in the rock recordings.
jrod_215
luvs2listen
63 posts
 
In the budget category you define Jrod, you may want to consider the Behringer Truth 2-way monitors. They have very linear (smooth) response and respectably low distortion.

The B2031P (available at many location on the web) has been tested independently by ZaphAudio. The response plot I'll directly link here.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/temp/B2031P-system-FR.gif

You can see Zaph's write up and his tests on the individual drivers in his blog.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/blog.html

Very reasonably priced, with accurate presentation and voicing.
srz888
12 posts
 
Check out Dynaudio's Excite 12. Quite a speaker in a tiny package.
mountain-high
62 posts
 
dc10audio Berlin Mini Monitor B stock $1200.00
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I'vecowned Rega3's , Arros and Siverline Preludes.
All are good speakers but Preludes are far and away the best, more forward than Rega's though if that matters, but tremondous bass and that not just for their size.Highs are there but not prominent, same with the Regas.Preludes do a bit better in larger rooms than others, but all 3 happier in smaller rooms.Preludes are OUTSTANDING with Jazz, small groups seem in the room as do vocals.
Arro's are fast but a bit thin for my taste.YMMV
jrod_215 OP
11 posts
 
Thanks to everybody for all of the suggestions.

I haven't been able to post on here as I have been busy, we lost power for a week from the hurricane. Life happens...

I was able to audition the Arros and they were not a fit for me as I am a bass fan.

I did like the Totem rainmakers however. They seemed to have more bass and do some nice things with timbre, soundstage etc.

I auditioned the Sonus Faber Toy towers which I really liked but were out of my price range.

I heard some Dali and Linn bookshelf speakers.

I listened to the Dynaudio excite 12 but not in optimal conditions.

I listened to the Rega rs5 also not in optimal conditions.

I just purchased the monitor audio rx6. To my ear they offered the best combination of bass, detail soundstage etc. I should have them set up at home in about a week and should be able to hear what they do in my system
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