Minimonitors
I use a pair of Kef LS50s in my bedroom system, supplemented by a SVS Subwoofer that I had lying around. If I were starting over I'd probably go for a Rel sub but the system sounds so good now that I'm loath to disturb it. The speakers simply disappear, the stereo image is there and on pieces of music such as Brubeck's Take 5, I can pinpoint the exact location of each instrument including the breadth and depth. I drive them with a Peachtree Nova 150. Mark |
https://pbnaudio.com/m15-loudspeaker/ not exactly a mini monitor , and yes I make them Good Listening Peter |
Of the speakers mentioned, I like the Amphion suggestion. PMC also has some nice monitors and are, to me at least, a cleaner and more refined version of Amphion. The Sonner Audio Legato is another candidate with an open/airy sound and some warmth sprinkled in. As a Harbeth dealer I have a love/hate relationship with the P3ESR. It is great for what it is, but also has some physical limitations leaving me to ask many questions to verify my clients would be happy with it. I think the Monitor 30.1 would fall more in line with your expectations due to their richer tone and deeper bass. My personal recommendation though would be the Rosso Fiorentino Pienza. It's a ridiculously large sounding monitor that has never failed to drop jaws when I demo. There isn't much information out as we are awaiting the second generation to be released, but that should happen in very short order. Rosso in general reminds me of Magnepan in the way it reproduces the music, but it also gives you the energy of a dynamic speaker. Disclaimer - I am a dealer/distributor, but have no affiliation with Amphion or PMC. |
