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smaller speaker suggestions

As many of you know one of the keys to a happy marriage is having the ability to say "yes dear".
I've been "asked" to downsize the size of speakers from the current Spendor SP1/2's (24t x 12w x 12d) to ?
The room is 13 feet wide by 16 feet.
Amp: Musical Fidelity A308cr with a Audio Research LS15 pre.
Musical taste - very eclectic (no head banging/rap/opera)
Speaker attribute - along the lines of the Spendor which I feel is best described as "musical".
Limited to a spacing of no more than two feet off the wall.
Speakers will reside on the narrow wall.
Now I realize it will be my ears that are the deciding factor as to what is purchased however I'd like some suggestions from those out in cyberspace that have already gone through the trials and tribulations of choosing a smaller speaker.
3k a pair is the upper spending limit.
Thanks in advance for any and all insightful responses.
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timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I have owned many speakers over the years but only two have recvd my wife's approval. They are Thiel 1.5s and Meadowlark Audio Kestrel Hot Rods. If you are familiar with these speakers, you will notice they have a similar appearance with the sloped baffle. This makes them much less visually imposing in a room. Although they have similar appearance, the sound of the two speakers couldn't be more different. I suggest looking at small towers with similar appearance but the listening is up to you.
Good luck.
c123666
871 posts
 
Check out the small Harbeth speakers; they require power as do most quality small moniters but you have that with your Musical Fidelity. Excellent units.

The spendor 3/1 is another excellent choice but I'd go with the Harbeth first.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Second the Totems,akso IF you want to think about active speaks,check out KRK's,good luck,Bob
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bryhifi
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I will recommend the Consonance Eric-1 monitor. It has the ability to involve you in the music and not draw attention to electronics. I've never been a monitor fan per-say but the Eric-1 is absolutely amazing. I've been listening to monitors ranging up to 3K and have decided to go with these on sheer toe-tapping, grinning, melt into the music sound. Great extensions at either end.

The real kicker is their price! For right around a $1000 you get great sound wth lots of money left over for quality stands and more music.
drseid
201 posts
 
I agree with the Eric-1 recommendation. They are my favorite mini-monitors at 1K or less... The looks may not be to everyone's taste, but sound-wise they are phenominal.

Even better IMO (but over 1 and a half times the price) are the Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference Monitors as $1.6K/pr. new.

I think either one of these choices would fit the bill nicely depending on your tastes...

---Dave
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