Regarding the Boxer, it is looking good to me. However, I wonder if it is a bit "warm" or mid centric? Just wondering...I'm sure it is a superb speaker. I don't want a cold or clinical sound, but I don't want an overly warm or mushy one either. Something exciting and lively with a good balance in tone.
The Quad's do look good too. Lots of British speakers it seems on my list; are they dominating today? The "British" sound?
My office I use the 520's in is small, about 8 x 12 I think. I haven't gotten into the room treatment stuff yet, and can't say I will (gaf and all that lol). I do have a desk, easy chair, and plenty of books on shelves to absorb sound. My Ushers are pretty near field, about 3 feet from my head and 5 feet apart. They still sound a little distant or recessed in the mids, and semi-cold. I used to love this sound (and still do prefer it over too warm and syrupy) but I'd like something a little more intimate, engaging. They can get glarey when played loud too...though REALLY loud which I don't do often.
The Cambridge has 75wpc and I know the Ushers aren't the most easy to drive speaker. (I am looking for a monitor that is a little easier to drive now). I do like the Cambridge (it seems to be good mid-fi at least) and don't wish to upgrade (I got a great deal on it for one thing), but I don't mind getting speakers that the rest of my system can grow with (new amp, new dac).
Thanks again guys, I'm already learning! And Happy 4th all! (For those who live in the US anyway).
The Quad's do look good too. Lots of British speakers it seems on my list; are they dominating today? The "British" sound?
My office I use the 520's in is small, about 8 x 12 I think. I haven't gotten into the room treatment stuff yet, and can't say I will (gaf and all that lol). I do have a desk, easy chair, and plenty of books on shelves to absorb sound. My Ushers are pretty near field, about 3 feet from my head and 5 feet apart. They still sound a little distant or recessed in the mids, and semi-cold. I used to love this sound (and still do prefer it over too warm and syrupy) but I'd like something a little more intimate, engaging. They can get glarey when played loud too...though REALLY loud which I don't do often.
The Cambridge has 75wpc and I know the Ushers aren't the most easy to drive speaker. (I am looking for a monitor that is a little easier to drive now). I do like the Cambridge (it seems to be good mid-fi at least) and don't wish to upgrade (I got a great deal on it for one thing), but I don't mind getting speakers that the rest of my system can grow with (new amp, new dac).
Thanks again guys, I'm already learning! And Happy 4th all! (For those who live in the US anyway).