I had a similar situation and was very happy with Tetris 120u monitors. Canadian made, very musical--a favorite brand among musicians. The 120u monitor is top ported, and can be placed anywhere. I had them on the floor on 4 inch maple plinths--got a tad more bass out of them vs. stands. I started out running a 40 watt NAD Reciever, then an 80 watt NAD C352 and finally a B&K ref. 220.2. They responded each time to the more/beter power. You can find them used occasionally for $750 - $1,000 a pair. High quality components, very simple crossover.
Need New Bookshelf Speakers of Certain 'Style'
I'll explain the 'style' component in a bit, but first some background.
I am looking to buy a pair of bookshelf speakers for a room that I am setting up with a turntable. The room size is 15x20.
My budget is $700-1500 for a pair of speakers.
I have just ordered some kit. Peachtree Nova65SE, Pro-ject Turntable Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Rega Fono MM phono stage, and Peachtree BT1 for streaming music from devices.
I have read through countless posts and threads about bookshelf speakers, and I would like to find something that would pair well with my Peachtree. The speakers would likely be in close proximity to walls due to the space and as I have kids who are just at that age to mess things up big time. We will also be renovating this room in a few years, so these speakers would eventually end up in an office or bedroom after the remodel. So this is in some ways temporary kit (3-4 years).
My wife's and my music preferences tend towards jazz (Coltrain, Oscar Peterson, trumpet jazz, vocal jazz both classic and more contemporary), singer-songwriter, folk, and I do love my punk rock when no one else is around.
From scouring the posts and threads, here is my short list.
Gallo Acoustics Strada (basic or 2s)
NHT Classic 3
KEF LS50
Neat Iota
Rega RS1
Sonus Faber Toy Speaker (in leather)
Others I am open to and considered:
B&W 685
Montinor Audio GX50
LSA-1
Salk WOW 1 mini-monitor (can customize, which is nice)
Silverline Minuets
Epos K-1
Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 Reference Monitor
I know that front porting and sealed speakers tend to be best when put up against walls, so I have tried to take that into consideration.
So now for the 'style' component. My wife is the only one working right now, and she doesn't like those traditional boxy wood speakers. Smaller in size and high gloss white, gun metal colored etc are what she likes and then glossy piano black after that. This isn't driving the decision, but I am doing my best to take that into consideration as she is the one working and earning the coin for this kit and we both are going to enjoy the system.
My gut leans towards the NHTs right now with their month-long trail period to give 'em a run, and also the KEF LS50s. KEF 102s were my first speaker I bought at the young age of 19, and I still have them hooked up to my Nakamichi TA-3A in my man cave. There is a bit of nostalgia with KEF.
But I am really open to any input and advice. I am just getting back into audio and especially vinyl, so things have changed and I feel out of my element. Just want to make sure my kit matches up well, get the best speaker for my budget, and hopefully it will be in a style that will please the wife.
Cheers,
k.
I am looking to buy a pair of bookshelf speakers for a room that I am setting up with a turntable. The room size is 15x20.
My budget is $700-1500 for a pair of speakers.
I have just ordered some kit. Peachtree Nova65SE, Pro-ject Turntable Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Rega Fono MM phono stage, and Peachtree BT1 for streaming music from devices.
I have read through countless posts and threads about bookshelf speakers, and I would like to find something that would pair well with my Peachtree. The speakers would likely be in close proximity to walls due to the space and as I have kids who are just at that age to mess things up big time. We will also be renovating this room in a few years, so these speakers would eventually end up in an office or bedroom after the remodel. So this is in some ways temporary kit (3-4 years).
My wife's and my music preferences tend towards jazz (Coltrain, Oscar Peterson, trumpet jazz, vocal jazz both classic and more contemporary), singer-songwriter, folk, and I do love my punk rock when no one else is around.
From scouring the posts and threads, here is my short list.
Gallo Acoustics Strada (basic or 2s)
NHT Classic 3
KEF LS50
Neat Iota
Rega RS1
Sonus Faber Toy Speaker (in leather)
Others I am open to and considered:
B&W 685
Montinor Audio GX50
LSA-1
Salk WOW 1 mini-monitor (can customize, which is nice)
Silverline Minuets
Epos K-1
Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 Reference Monitor
I know that front porting and sealed speakers tend to be best when put up against walls, so I have tried to take that into consideration.
So now for the 'style' component. My wife is the only one working right now, and she doesn't like those traditional boxy wood speakers. Smaller in size and high gloss white, gun metal colored etc are what she likes and then glossy piano black after that. This isn't driving the decision, but I am doing my best to take that into consideration as she is the one working and earning the coin for this kit and we both are going to enjoy the system.
My gut leans towards the NHTs right now with their month-long trail period to give 'em a run, and also the KEF LS50s. KEF 102s were my first speaker I bought at the young age of 19, and I still have them hooked up to my Nakamichi TA-3A in my man cave. There is a bit of nostalgia with KEF.
But I am really open to any input and advice. I am just getting back into audio and especially vinyl, so things have changed and I feel out of my element. Just want to make sure my kit matches up well, get the best speaker for my budget, and hopefully it will be in a style that will please the wife.
Cheers,
k.
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