I have the ProAc Response One's and am extremely happy with them. Most of their life with me they've been driven by a 50-watt Audio Refinement Complete but I've also driven them with a reworked Sonic Impact digital t-amp that puts out 6 watts. You certainly can't play them at high volume with 6 watts but in the fairly small room where they are the sound level is quite acceptable. Either the Response 1 or 1sc is easily within your price range and all the ProAcs are beautifully made.
Easy to Drive Bookshelf Monitor?
I'm looking for a pair of bookshelf monitors that will be used in a two channel system. The amps powering them will be 20wpc Antique Sound Labs Wave 20's, so am looking for something with a relatively high sensitivy and fairly easy load to drive. I would also like a speaker that can play at relatively high SPL levels (90-95 db or so). Low frequencies will be handled by a powered sub, so don't need to worry about that. My budget is 2k max, but would like to spend less if possible. I would also like something that looks nice, preferably with a veneer exterior. Some of models I have read about that might work are:
Monitor Audio GR10
Proac Response One
Von Schweikert VR-1
Coincident Triumph Signature
B&W 705
Sonus Faber Concerto (require more power?)
Can anyone comment on any of these? Any other suggestions? I generally like a warm sounding and detailed presentation.
Thanks in advance.
- Stew
Monitor Audio GR10
Proac Response One
Von Schweikert VR-1
Coincident Triumph Signature
B&W 705
Sonus Faber Concerto (require more power?)
Can anyone comment on any of these? Any other suggestions? I generally like a warm sounding and detailed presentation.
Thanks in advance.
- Stew
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