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Monitor Shootout

I'm searching for a new set of speakers. They will be in a room that is about 12x12 dedicated to this system. Electronics currently are a Musical Fidelity x150, a Rotel RCD 1072, a yamaha T-1 tuner and a Monster Power HT2600. I am using audioquest speaker cables.

I'm considering these speakers:

Revel M22
Paradigm Signature S2
Used B&W Signature 805
Dynaudio Focus 140

Some of those would have to be bought new, like the Dynaudio, as I have not seen any on the used market. I listen to all types of music and would be interested in hearing opinions from anyone owning the above speakers. I'm open to other ideas, and will be upgrading electronics, but want to decide on a speaker first. I have owned the Revel M20, and Signature 805 before. I liked the B&W very much, but would like to try something else.

I'm looking to build a very balanced system that will allow no listener fatigue. All your comments are appreciated.
s7horton
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
I do not know about the others but I demo'd the S2's and was very impressed with them. Beauties too.

I ended up with Merlins, which I would normally suggest but I don't know if they would be a good match for your setup.

Regards,
dwhitt
347 posts
 
all you mention i have heard and are very good choices but you might want to consider linn tukans on the used market, they show up reasonable they are a great monitor balanced just somethingelse to throw in the fire.
goatwuss
877 posts
 
S7horton - The best advice is - don't listen to anyone's advice. Listen to them all, and pick your favorite one. Support your local dealer - buy new! Buying new is way more fun anyway. When I make a long-term audio purchase, I don't want someone else's used goods. I certainly am not a fan of sloppy seconds.

With that being said, get the Dynaudios. LOL
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