Looking for the king of mini monitors under $1500

Spendor S3/5

I would recommend Spendor 3/5se. I listen mostly classical music, and to me they just sound RIGHT.

I am a big fan of my Dynaudio 52SE speakers. I listen to Jazz, pop, classical in that order. Very warm, detailed and expansive. I also recently heard a pair of Naim n-sat on naim stands and the whole group was very surprised and pleased by the sound.

I have a pair of Proac Response 2. They image well. have great natural presentation of voices, and for a stand speaker the bass is great. I have has ls3/5a, other Proac, Linn, Acoustats and large floorstanders.

I really like the Response 2. Also front ported so the back can be near a wall if necessary.

Nick a few that come to mind in no particular order: StoneImage Audio Rothchilde, Tyler Acoustics Mini-monitor, ACI Sapphire XL, and Onix Reference 1. All are purchased direct from the company and can be had for under $1500.

If your putting the system together from scratch the Onix looks to be a real bargain. They have some type of almost insane deal where you get the Ref 1 and Onix tube amp for something like $1300 and they sell seperate for over $2500.

Another option that comes to mind is the Ohm Micro Walsh. Not minimonitors but no stands needed and only 35"x6"x6". Corresponded with a former reviewer of Soundstage who is totally taken with the speaker.

BW Maxx