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Small speakers...big sound??

Hello

I'm looking for some suggestions please!! I'm running some vintage Goodmans Triaxioms which I really love...the sound is big, full, definitely not the last word in detail but I can sit and listen to them all day with zero ear fatigue :)

Now question...can I get the same sound from a bookshelf?? I do not like anything bright sounding but I want a full sound that can fill my room.

Unfortunately I might have to part with these beauties. Locally I can audition nothing so all I am going on is internet reviews. Here are some that "may" fit the bill:

Era D4 or D5
Usher 520
Von Schweickert VR1
Gersman X-1
Mordaunt Short Carnival 2
Epos ELS3
Others??

What am I missing and can anyone make suggeestions that would work for me??

Thanks kindly!!!
sideways
bokfudo
58 posts
 
I am partial to ATC and Dynaudio, they tend to sound good at any level and have "balls", never constipated as long as your amp is up to it...

Cheers
lapierre
547 posts
 

You have a good list of speakers to check out.

Also, consider Dali Helicon 300. Oversized carcase with big sound, ribbon-tweeter combo giving that extra depth with micro dynamics.
somec59
245 posts
 
Check out the Europa or the Calisto by Green Mountain Acoustics
sideways OP
12 posts
 
Thanks everyone!!

And yes...waf LOL!!!

I was thinking of a LS3/5A type but not sure whats out there...

One that was mentioned to me today was the Jungson DB2...anyone??
ladavid
79 posts
 
I have a new pair of Harbeth P3esr's. Can't believe a) how smooth and natural they sound and b) how big they sound. They compare very nicely with my Ellis 1801s which are a very large standmount and definately not bookshelf speakers in terms of sound. Seem to need a little power to bring out the big sound though.
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