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Monitors Suggestions for my setup

I recently setup a secondary system in my bed room. It is 11x13 with a queen sized bed and a desk. This is going to be a two channel system consiting of components which have been deomoted out of my main rig. It consists of a Onkyo ht Reciver (tx-ds797)(manual says its stable into 4ohms) which retailed for $1000, a pair of old sony speakers from a boom box I used to have and a paradigm ps-1200 sub. I want to replace the sonys with something much better. I listen to all types of music. I currently have paradigm studio 100 v.2's im my main rig and like them but I just want something that sounds different. (I just want to be able to switch between the two systems and get different sounds) I am also looking for something that looks very nice and am willing to spend up to $1000 in the used market. I am really concerned with having smooth mids and highs first and not too worried about bass performance. So far I am considering the Sonus Faber Concertinos, Monitor Audio gr-10 and on the not so pretty side GM Eropas, and NHT sb3. Thanks for any help you can give me.
cadence151
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
If you want warmer sounding. The Soliliquy 5.0 should get you there.Even the Sonus Faber wil give you a warmer sound..these speakers will add their own colour to the music. You may like this though. The Tylers sound puts me in mind of Thiels to some degree.

Also you have the Lee Taylor speakers. I haven't heard them,but it gives you a choice between metal and fiber type drivers. You maybe more of a fiber type guy..nothing wrong with that. The metal drivers do have a distinct sound to them. I wouldn't consider it a bad sound..just very clean.
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
Check out the Revel M20s. Sometimes you can find them in the under 1000 dollar range. I've owned them twice and would love to have them back.
montytx
138 posts
 
Dynaudio Audience 52 or 52SE, depending on how much you want to spend. Both are 4 ohm speakers, but they are very linear and easy on an amp. These are truly fantastic sounding speakers that are very system friendly. Revealing and extended, but never etchy or fatiguing. Wide and open sounding with a low end that will leave you scratching your head.

These aren't merely 'different' sounding speakers, these are clearly superior speakers that wouldn't be out of place in a main system.

The Sonus Faber speakers are very nice, just do a double check on their impedence plot. I could be mistaken, but I seem to remember that they drop considerably below 4 ohms and aren't very sensitive. Nice sounding if they will partner up with your receiver.
gsm18439
895 posts
 
There are all sorts of used speakers in your price range. I have Celestion SL700s. I would add: SL600s or SL6s, Spica TC50, and any version of the LS3/5a monitor.
mcfavre4
85 posts
 
Not too many people have heard these but they are one of the best out there. Stone Image Audio Rothschilde A2. They image like stats and have bass like a floorstander. They are incredibly nuetral yet non-fatiguing. They are the best monitors I have heard or owned if you are looking for an exceptionaly musical speaker without being too analytical. They are not just about hifi, they are about music. They are the size and similar look of a Totem Model One but top the One Sigs IMO. I also sold Merlin TSM Ms for the Rothschilde.
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