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Help wanted in regards to monitors...

Looking to spend 2000.00 on either new or used speakers. The shortlist so far includes Aerial 5's, SF Concerto Home or Grand Piano, ProAc 1sc or 1.5's, Tyler Ref. Monitors, and last but not least the B&W N805's. I know I have included some "full size" speakers in the list above but all are in my price range. I listen to rock, r&b and Jazz. (no classical yet.) My system includes a 4B ST and a Threshold T3 with the new NAD T-550. I appreciate any input or critique of the above speakers. Also what is your take on Dynaudio products and do they manufacture their own drivers and tweets?
willyb
apv
35 posts
 
Hi,I have the tyler accoustics reference monitor driven by a audiomat prelude 35 wpc intergrated.I find them to be musical and detailed and very rich sounding(according to my wife)I can listen for hours withouy fatigue.
Mine are the cardas upgrade and are still getting better after about two hundred hours.
They are a great value for the money and Ty is a pleasure to deal with.If you are in the Boston area drop me line.
Good luck,Art
ohlala
1,234 posts
 
I forget who they used to sourcce thier drivers from (tip of my tounge). They started manufacturing thier because they felt they could better tailor the drivers for thier needs. They are still a lot like the ones they used to but from that unknown company. I haven't heard thier home audio stuff, but thier car audio drivers are pretty much the best you can buy.
brukowski
18 posts
 
I would also try Red Rose Baby monitors. Unsurpassed bass for such a small speakers.
gjrad
145 posts
 
If you must go with monitors you will need good stands. IMHO I really like and own both the ProAc response 1SC and the Totem 1s, but comparing the two the ProAc wins hands down. But monitors have their limitations and if possible go with a full range speaker. I use mine in our den which would not accomodate a large floor speaker. The ProAC 1.5s or 2.5s, Grand Pianos or Shearwaters all would be a good choice its just a matter of your sound preference. They will give you a much fuller sound especially in the bottom end. Monitors can sound good but compared to a full range there is a major trade off.
Best of Luck
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