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Small speaker suggestions

Hello all, I'm looking for speaker suggestions. I have listened to Totem Arros Dynaudio excite 12 as well as some B and W. The dyns and B and W were being played through a switch box that may have contributed but neither impressed.

My budget is 500 - 700 for a small bookshelf or floor standing speaker.

I listen to a lot of rock as well as jazz. I want something that shows the details in the jazz recordings but doesn't reveal the flaws in the rock recordings.
jrod_215
jazzfan67
50 posts
 
Pioneer S-Z9
If you lucky to find them.
luvs2listen
63 posts
 
In the budget category you define Jrod, you may want to consider the Behringer Truth 2-way monitors. They have very linear (smooth) response and respectably low distortion.

The B2031P (available at many location on the web) has been tested independently by ZaphAudio. The response plot I'll directly link here.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/temp/B2031P-system-FR.gif

You can see Zaph's write up and his tests on the individual drivers in his blog.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/blog.html

Very reasonably priced, with accurate presentation and voicing.
srz888
12 posts
 
Check out Dynaudio's Excite 12. Quite a speaker in a tiny package.
mountain-high
62 posts
 
dc10audio Berlin Mini Monitor B stock $1200.00
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I'vecowned Rega3's , Arros and Siverline Preludes.
All are good speakers but Preludes are far and away the best, more forward than Rega's though if that matters, but tremondous bass and that not just for their size.Highs are there but not prominent, same with the Regas.Preludes do a bit better in larger rooms than others, but all 3 happier in smaller rooms.Preludes are OUTSTANDING with Jazz, small groups seem in the room as do vocals.
Arro's are fast but a bit thin for my taste.YMMV
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