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Looking for a monitor with great midrange

Hi everyone. I've decided to sell my tower speakers and make the move to a good quality monitor due to a move. I've been looking around for over a week now. I have to admit, the amount of speakers out there came as a surprise to me and I've been in this hobby for close to 35 yrs now. I've decided that the best way to weed them out is through the process of elimination considering what I enjoy the most. For example, the midrange, great imaging and soundstage. I thought that it would be helpful if some of you could drop a few names for me to look at during this process. Budget you say? 1k more or less. I've learned I don't need to spent thousands of dollars to get good sound. Thank you for your time and recommendations.  
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audiotroy
3,759 posts
 
If you are looking for great midrange, it is hard to do better than ATC.

We have the SCM 11 good, and the SCM 19 better and the are fantastic. 

Huge sound stage, natural and uncolored midrange, good top end detail and great dynamics. 

The ATC line is very balanced and musical, without being bright or rolled off. They like power however, we have driven them with as little as 40 watts

It will also come down to wether you prefer a more detailed sound Focal, KEF, B&W, Paradigm or the wamer more laid back sound, Harbeth, etc. 

If you like neutral to a little warm try to listen to Dali, or the ATC.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ


ihor
88 posts
 
In your price range, take a look into the Compact Alnico Monitor from Omega. I have the Super Alnico Monitor and am continually amazed at the midrange and imaging.  Preferred this over Harbeth M30.1, the KEF50, and others.   The Compact uses the same driver but in a smaller cabinet
erik_squires
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Fritz and Monitor Audio
donvito101
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@audiotroy
The OP has a 1K budget. Why are you recommending ATC and the others?
kennythekey
593 posts
 
audiogabby,
Sorry, I missed your 1K budget.
Kenny
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