Warm sounding speakers for Naim Nait5 & CD5 ??

Thanks.. That's a great idea. I was starting to think
about a monitor/sub arrangement. The Rel Storm 3 seems
to be an all out favorite for many people. I talked
with someone who was using one with Spendor 2/3s with
great success. I may just get a Storm 3 and experiment
with a couple of used monitor speakers and sell what I
don't like.. So far MA S1 and Spendor 2/3s seem to be
prime targets for me.. Have you ever compared the MA S1
to the Spendor??

Thanks
Tom

Tom
You're looking for a good speaker for rock, right? I dont think the Spendor sound is what you're after.

Experimenting is the way to go to find what you like best. I recently saw a set of used S1s for $300. They do outperform many sub 1.5k speakers I have heard for my taste. (PSB Stratus, JM Lab 806s, GR Paradox 1)I have owned the Spendor S3/5 but haven't heard the 2/3. The 3/5 is a great sounding speaker but not near the dynamics of the MA S1 or Neats. I'd like to hear the S5e though. I think you'll be pleasantly suprised by the S1 if you try them. One main thing I didn't mention is they have that seamless top to bottom full soundstaging that I heard with the Neats but didn't hear from many other hi-fi sounding speakers. Imaging is scary and they do not sound at all thin without a sub.

Emil:

Yes I will be playing rock and pop music. Music
with a good beat. So Spendors are maybe too
polite for rock? Warm and pacey music is what I
am after..

Thanks
Tom

Tom
First, I must remind you that I have no experience with Naim and Spendor so take it for what its worth.
Ive heard some Spendors- afew years ago- sounding great with jazz and classical but a little to polite for rock.
But if warm and pacey is what you're looking for, Spendors might be just what you're after.
I personally and YMMV wouldnt be looking for warmth in a speaker if I prefer rock.
Pick up a used pair of 5se here on Audiogon. I dont think you'll have much trouble reselling them if they dont do it for you.
Just my opinion, of course.