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Monitors for a small room - please help

I've begun the difficult task of finding a new set of speakers and an amp for my now-smaller listening room. I prefer smooth, warm, musical speakers over a dry, analytical sound. Detail is always good, but I don't like detail that sounds forced or unnatural. Musicality is important, and so is timbre and musical texture.

So given those facts, what pair of monitors can you suggest that will fit my tastes and a small listening room?

Thanks
jwglista
masswineguy
13 posts
 
I'd definitely listen to the Silverline Audio Minuet. They get nothing short of phenomenol writeups.
rayray8
51 posts
 
sonus faber toys, dynaudio x12s, or for the best bang check out the Fritz mini monitors
svenerik
21 posts
 
I recommend considering the Era D5s. They produce very good bass for a monitor this size, are warm and smooth and image superbly. I did audition the Dynaudio Excite as well, and preferred the Eras - just a little more natural sounding to me. There is a glowing review at 6moons, which was what first turned me on the the Eras. They called them the poor-man's Totem Mani 2 FWIW.
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dc808
6 posts
 
I have a room that is almost the exact same size as yours and have just recently bought a pair of GMA Callisto speakers that are working out great. They are easy to drive and are very musical and non fatiguing to listen to. I would highly recommend that you check them out. There are a few in the for sale section that I feel are great bargains.

I'm not sure what type of music you prefer but there has not been any genre that I have thrown at my new speakers that didn't sound awesome! Rock, Electronic, and Reggae (which is rarely recorded in audiophile quality). My Jazz, and world music albums sound terrific too!

The Callistos offer a great balance of warmth and detail that really make my toes tap and puts a smile on my face. For me that's what speakers should do.

Good luck on your hunt!
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