You might check the Definitive Technology "Mythos"
series or, if you could find a pair, the Athena WS-100.
series or, if you could find a pair, the Athena WS-100.
Choosing a Floorstander by Footprint Size
I am helping my mom choose a floorstander with a very small footprint as she downsizes and moves to a retirement apartment.
They don't allow monitors on stands, and the layout of the room and furniture dictates size requirements.
I am looking for floorstanders that are about:
- 36" high
- 5-6" width
- 5-7" diameter
The only two that I have found are:
Indiana Arbour 4.02 (38hz-22000hz, 8 ohms, 90dB)
Monitor Audio Radius 270HD (48hz-35000hz, 8 ohms, 90dB)
The Arbours have been discontinued, though, so hard to find.
The MAs are sold as part of a HT system, but can stand alone. I auditioned them with NAD gear and was impressed with their soundstage and clarity. But they don't hit the bass, and in this situation, a subwoofer is not practical.
Any other speakers I should be looking at? They will be mated to either her current Electrocompaniet components, or more likely to some midrange NAD (integrated, CD, tuner)components. She listens to operas and classical music.
They don't allow monitors on stands, and the layout of the room and furniture dictates size requirements.
I am looking for floorstanders that are about:
- 36" high
- 5-6" width
- 5-7" diameter
The only two that I have found are:
Indiana Arbour 4.02 (38hz-22000hz, 8 ohms, 90dB)
Monitor Audio Radius 270HD (48hz-35000hz, 8 ohms, 90dB)
The Arbours have been discontinued, though, so hard to find.
The MAs are sold as part of a HT system, but can stand alone. I auditioned them with NAD gear and was impressed with their soundstage and clarity. But they don't hit the bass, and in this situation, a subwoofer is not practical.
Any other speakers I should be looking at? They will be mated to either her current Electrocompaniet components, or more likely to some midrange NAD (integrated, CD, tuner)components. She listens to operas and classical music.
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You might want to check on some of the offerings from Role Audio. I haven't heard them, but they would fulfill the requirements with regards to size, specifically the Sampan model. |
Something 3 feet tall with only a 5" x 6" footprint seems like a "falling down disaster" waiting to happen. Any speaker with such a small footprint would need outrigger feet to create some sort of solid balance. The smaller Totem speakers have great sound and solid physical design. You may also want to look at the smaller Paradigm models. Good Luck, and best wishes to your Mom as she enters her new environment. I hope it all works out well. |
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