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Best bookshelf/stand mount speakers

Hello everyone. I tried moving my speakers in the room several times and in different places, but still not able to achieve that "it" that everyone is chasing. Currenlty running a pair of Penaudio Serenades on a VAC PHI Beta integrated amp. All first class equipment (as much as I can afford) and was thinking on switching now to smaller form factor speakers to hopefully better compensate for my room deficiencies. I know that this is a whole different topic, but please stay with me for a minute on this one....
I was looking at the Magico Mini II, Q1s, or TAD Compact. Absolutely glorious sound, but unfortunatelly out of my league...
Can anyone please make a suggestion on something similar size and performance wise?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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thankful
222 posts
 
Check out the Von Schweikert Unifield 1's or Unifield 2's. They are very nice and extremely musical. The bass is incredible.
catama
81 posts
 
Reference 3A mm de capo i speakers. Placement is critical, but once you get it right the soundstage is huge and the sound is magical. You can get them used for about $1200.00.
jp1208
502 posts
 
Even though I have had issues with Vapor Audio I can't disagree on the sound the Cirrus produces with the Amorphous Core RAAL tweeter. I wouldn't call it a bookshelf speaker since it will give a full range speaker a run for it's money. If you can get a pair without much hassel and frustration then they are to be considered. The Joseph Audio Pulsar is another I would consider if you can find a good deal. The Focal Diablo is a piece of art but I felt you are paying more for this than the sound. The RAAL ribbon tweeter in the Cirrus cabinet is a very serious contender. It can take up to a year to get a pair which can be a hassel.
mountain-high
62 posts
 
to be honest the Chinese woofer in the Vapor does not bother me at all because it still sounds so good.
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bhobba
303 posts
 
Yea don't let Chinese woofers worry you. A lot of people get too caught up in really high end drivers. The fact of the matter is in practice cabinet resonances swamp the possibly lower distortion etc of such drivers.

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Bill
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