Someone mentioned NEAR 10m monitors. Their driver technology was unique and based on patents from Bozak regarding cone construction and rigidity.
I have a pair and they were my primary speakers for several years. I liked the sound and they did have a nice midrange.
However, a pair of Celestian 100 monitors were a significant improvement in all areas except sensitivity- They need a lot of power.
The Celestians were replaced
by a pair of Triangle Titus 202. These are my current monitors. Outstanding midrange. Outstanding clarity.
Outstanding transient response.
Very sensitive and easy to drive.
Bass is lacking (rolls off below 60hz).
i set up a computer audio system in my office and initially tried the NEAR 10m pr. After not hearing them for several years I found them to be veiled with a vague soundstage.
I came across a pair of Spica TC50 at a great price and found these to be an ideal speaker for my computer system. Great midrange. Great clarity. Great soundstage- almost holographic in the near field.
While many have mentioned ATC monitors and various BBC related L/S derivatives, I am surprised no one mentioned the BBC LS3/5a. This is supposed to be the quintessential midrange monitor. It was explicitly designed for highly accurate reproduction of the human voice in a near field environment. Many listeners agree that the LS3/5a gets the midrange "right".
My vote would be for the LS3/5a, Triangle Titus 202 and Spica TC50
Good Luck.
I have a pair and they were my primary speakers for several years. I liked the sound and they did have a nice midrange.
However, a pair of Celestian 100 monitors were a significant improvement in all areas except sensitivity- They need a lot of power.
The Celestians were replaced
by a pair of Triangle Titus 202. These are my current monitors. Outstanding midrange. Outstanding clarity.
Outstanding transient response.
Very sensitive and easy to drive.
Bass is lacking (rolls off below 60hz).
i set up a computer audio system in my office and initially tried the NEAR 10m pr. After not hearing them for several years I found them to be veiled with a vague soundstage.
I came across a pair of Spica TC50 at a great price and found these to be an ideal speaker for my computer system. Great midrange. Great clarity. Great soundstage- almost holographic in the near field.
While many have mentioned ATC monitors and various BBC related L/S derivatives, I am surprised no one mentioned the BBC LS3/5a. This is supposed to be the quintessential midrange monitor. It was explicitly designed for highly accurate reproduction of the human voice in a near field environment. Many listeners agree that the LS3/5a gets the midrange "right".
My vote would be for the LS3/5a, Triangle Titus 202 and Spica TC50
Good Luck.