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good, small speakers

hi folks,

i'm currently looking to replace my ages-old spica sc's. my problem is that i live in a tiny nyc studio, so i need small speakers that aren't so fussy about placement. my current hardware is a linn classik (again, space is serious consideration -- did i mention "tiny studio?").

i loved the old pyramid met 7's; does anyone have experience with the new met 7.7 mk v's? how about the linn katans (the top end of size considerations) or kans? any other suggestions for small speakers which'll work well with the classik? price isn't as much of a consideration as size and forgiving limited placement options.

thanks,

rob
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tombowlus
416 posts
 
If it's really that small, you might consider some near field monitors, as typically used in recording studios. Many of them are powered monitors, so you wouldn't even need an amp. I have a pair of Genelec 1029A's (and the matching sub) as part of my home PC/studio, and they are quite enjoyable on music.
onemug
784 posts
 
I have been really impressed with the Omega Super 3. It's a small, 93db, 8 ohm, single driver (no crossover) kind of speaker that has no business sounding this good for $550. Good luck.
hififile
236 posts
 
I just purchased the Quad 11L's. I did in home comparisons between many well regarded and reviewed speakers. These were my favorites. Their appearance and build quality is second to none too!
tkwolek
3 posts
 
Dynaudio Audience 42's are excellent speakers. They go very low, considering the small size. The sound (like all Dynaudio's) is very dynamic. They don't cause listening fatigue, like most speakers with metal tweeters. Audiences can also play fairly loud (I measured 102 dBA peak SPL) without compression. Lack of compression is a trademark of Dynaudio, thanks to they oversize motors ( midwoofers have a huge 3" diameter voice coils with internal magnets).
All Dynaudio Audience speakers are available now in real wood veneer.
cuehead
7 posts
 
If you like planars, you could probably be happy with a used Magneplanar models SMGA, MMG, LR1. They don't take up much space and can be moved back against a wall easier than mini-monitors on sand-filled stands.

If you like dynamic speakers you might like the Epos or Pinnacle brands. Affordable with good sound.

I prefer planars myself and I live in a 350 sq ft studio.

Good luck!
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