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Monitors that compete with quality floorstanders??

Like to know if there is a monitor, (even a larger monitor than bookshelf) that can compete with high quality floor standers across the board. I realize that bass response will always be problematic, for example, one 6 inch woofer in a monitor versus two or three 5 inch woofers in a floor stander which will produce better bass, and upper midrange

I could spend $2500-$2700 for such a monitor and stands used or new. I am not particularly interested in using a subwoofer. Smoothness, wide soundstaging, precise imaging and overall musicality are very important characteristics of such a "monitor" Thanks
sunnyjim
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 
To NoNoise, I checked out the Atomhn website. Nice speakers. The Sirocco is reasonably priced at $1495.00 but the other monitor called the "Grinell"(?) is $3995.00. If you heard both on the same day, tell me where and how you thought value, (that is, musical satisfaction) legitimately reflected price.

I am sure we both, and other members could clearly discern the differences between this speaker, the Reference 3A DeCapo, and the much scorned and lowly Sjorn's "The Clue"

Thanks for your recommendation
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
Sunnyjim: How can you say that the Totem Mani-2 Signatures are overpriced if they do something other monitors can't do at their price--provide true deep bass and room-filling dymamics from a stand-mounted monitor?

The Joseph Pulsar also qualifies, but it's $7,000.

If you want a stand mount with a full bass for less, there's the GoldenEar Aon3, but those are only $1K/pair. They *do*, however, give you excellent imaging and dynamics plus the tonal balance of a mid-sized floorstander.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Magico mini 2 /Q1 are better!!
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
For the bigger sized monitors, I'd pick Event Opal amplified studio monitors. A pair would be $3k, but they're active and need no amp. They're powered approx 450w each and produce enormously big sound and soundstage not only in near-field as they're designed. They also have room equalizer and other useful features to easily set them up.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Sunnyjim, IMO you have just made one of THE best posts ever on A'gon !

Those who were not around in the days of the Dynaco A-25 etc,
have no idea what a sucker trap audio has become.
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