Another option is the sealed ATC ( acoustic suspension). My friend has the SCM 7 v3 and they sound great with his 60 watt solid state amp. Take a look at them or some of the larger models!
http://www.atchifi.com/
http://www.atchifi.com/
Helping a friend build a new system
Another option is the sealed ATC ( acoustic suspension). My friend has the SCM 7 v3 and they sound great with his 60 watt solid state amp. Take a look at them or some of the larger models! http://www.atchifi.com/ |
@arafiq After purchasing the integrated amp, how much of the budget is available to purchase the speakers? Bookshelf speakers are limited in their low end bass extension. Is your friend aware and/or open to floorstanders? |
@yogiboy Thanks for mentioning ATC. I remember listening to ATCs a few years ago, and I walked away with the impression that they were more on the neutral, cool side of things. It could have been a combination of other factors, but at least that's what I remember about them. @kennyc -- We still have about $3 - 3.5K left for the speakers. Since my friend has asked for an intimate, cozy listening experience, I did not want to lead him down the floorstanders path. I always feel that smaller speakers do a much better job of disappearing and creating the intimate sound that he is looking for. His room is fairly small, but we can always add a sub down the line if the need arises. |
I have owned many Harbeth and Spendor speakers. This Spendor 4/5 seems like the kind of speaker that your friend might be looking for. It is warmer sounding than the Harbeth P3ESR! https://generubinaudio.com/shop/ols/products/spendor-classic-45 |