Help wanted in regards to monitors...

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

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.

I would also try Red Rose Baby monitors. Unsurpassed bass for such a small speakers.

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

I have tried most of the speakers you mention, so I will comment on my experiences, for what it is worth. I have to agree with Gjrad. The Shearwaters or Grand Pianos are the way to go. I have owned Aeriels, and they are very nice speakers, but they definately require lots of current to come alive. Their whole line could be a bit lifeless at times. The Dynaudio monitors are great, they list for about $2500, and you need stands. They are very neutral, and perhaps unforgiving. I have heard the N805s with Bryston, and it was not to my liking at all, but none of the Nautilus series sounds natural to me. The Proacs are great speakers, but very detailed in my experience, and I suspect that could be a problem with the Bryston. I think you need a warm, smooth sounding speaker and the Shearwates and Grand Pianos would fall into that category. I currently own the Meadowlark Heron i's.