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Downsizing from tower to bookshelf

Moving to smaller home and need thoughts on bookshelf speakers. The new dedicated audio room is 12x14 and I plan to use the same wall/floor treatments I currently have in my 14x20 room.
I don’t live near a big city to go and demo, so I’d like to narrow down at least 3 speakers I can purchase and demo in the new room. I’ll send the others back once I find a winner.

Current equipment is;

VPI Scout with Hana SL

Parasound A21

Vincent SA32 Preamp

Elac PPA2 

Dyneaudio Emit 30

My preference is neutral to slightly warm sound with heavy emphasis on holographic soundstage. Price point is maxed at $3,500.
 

I was never really in love with the Dynaudio Emit 30’s but they did provide the neutral holographic soundstage I like. The only negative with the Dynaudio is they didn’t seem very dynamic or musical.i always felt they were missing something in terms of enjoyment. Maybe stepping up a model would help but I’m open to other brand suggestions.

My initial picks are;

Harbeth P3ESR XD

Revel M126Be

Wharfedale Aura 2

Any other recommendations would be appreciated.

 

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jayctoy
4,101 posts
 

Nichollsr Van L speakers , own by John , the quartet are very good speakers, they have huge soundstage, with 3D and addictive vocals. Tekton impact monitors are also musical, call Erik he can guide you. If you have budget the Borensen x1 are excellent speakers with 3D, amazing musicality and sophistication sound quality.Kefs LS 50 are good as well.

garyvinyl
1 posts
 

You might consider Amphion Argon3s. Fantastic bookshelf/stand speakers within your price range. 

snapsc
676 posts
 

I just did what you are about to do....

No need to spend more...here is my suggestion:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_700SP8BK/MoFi-Electronics-SourcePoint-8-Speakers-Satin-Black-Ash.html

Lots of good reviews and comments...and for those who care, they measure well.

 

 

deep_333
1,433 posts
 

Bookshelf speaker on stand has the same footprint as your floorstander.

So, you didn't really downsize anything. It was always just a lil psychological thang.

Hope that helps.

desperado915
18 posts
 

I can only share my own experience, but for a small room I use a pair of ProAc Tablette 10’s paired with an REL T/5i subwoofer. I have them in a spare bedroom and that combination sounds really good. Sometimes I trade out the ProAcs with a pair of Fyne F500SP’s which also sound really good just different. Tablette 10’s and an REL would still keep you under budget.

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