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Desk Top Passive Monitor $500 used or less

Picked up a Cambridge Sonata AR30 compact receiver (40W @ 8 ohms) and now looking for a pair of speakers at $500 used or less. Heard good things about the Cambridge S30 and really like the small size -- 9" high, 6" wide.

Will set-up on my desk at work, near field primarily, listening to female jazz vocals as well as Miles Davis, Stan Getz, John Coltrane.

Looking for suggestions as I may be able to do better than the S30 (maybe not).
stevensctt
reubent
7,054 posts
 
I also use the JohnBlue JB3's. They are great sounding desktop speakers for near-field listening. When I was searching for a pair last fall I could not find a US dealer or North American distributor. I contacted JohnBlue Audio in Taiwan using the contact button on their website and I was able to buy a pair direct from the manufacturer in Taiwan. They shipped them in about a week and they gave me a fantastic price which was at or below the MSRP, even including shipping from Taiwan.
jl35
4,069 posts
 
I just set up a pair of Era 4's and they sound great on desk top.
stevensctt OP
65 posts
 
Sfar and Reubent -- Thanks for your comments regarding the JohnBlue JB3 as they appear to be exactly what I'm looking for.

I sent an email through the JB website inquiring about buying direct.

In the meantime, I'll post a "Wanted to Buy" on AudiogoN and see if something is available. If anyone has a pair of JohnBlue JB3 for sale, please contact me: stevenapier1 "at" msn.com
reubent
7,054 posts
 
Stevensctt,

If you end up buying a pair of JB3's come back to this thread and let us know what you think of them. I like mine a lot....
stevensctt OP
65 posts
 
"If you end up buying a pair of JB3's come back to this thread and let us know what you think of them. I like mine a lot....
Reubent"

I will. Ordered directly from JB, easy and straight forward. Good communication from Fiona.

Based on your experience, should have them next week.
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