Good bookshelf speaker?

The reference 3a speakers are very very special. MM DE Capo's especially. One you did not list is Vapor Sound..Breeze or Stiff Breeze. Ryan the owner has used those 2 speakers as his intro into his speakers..he breaks even with all the money he puts into the speakers.

I have the De Capos but i use them with tubes. Right now using them with a 4 watt Decware SEP int amp. They sound great on a number of amps but I have only tired them with tubes.

One of my music loving buddies has paired the Totem Model One's with Naim electronics for many years, and the sound of music has always been wonderful ! And I just heard the KEF LS 50's at the NY Audio Show, and they sounded mighty fine ! Good Luck with your such and enjoy the music !

I have an old exposure amp which I love. I have heard many people say naim and exposure have similar apporachs to music.

Being that our amps having similar sounds and the type of music you listen to I highly suggest System Audio.

I have had their entry line (SA 505) and have now moved up to there lager bookself the Mantra 10s. These speakers pair well because they are very smooth but fast (small drivers). The PRAT really comes through. In addition the smoothness is great for your music choices and kinda tames a amp that can be a little harsh with the wrong speakers. In additon Naim and exposure have the bass control that really bring alive a very tight and controled bass the system audio's can provide with the right amp.

Other up sides for the Mantra 10 is that they sound amazing at lower levels (including sound stage), sound great off axis and image and sound stage is great. Very balanced speakers so you really get a nice balance.

I am sure KEF 50s are awesome too people have also been saying really good things on here about proAR Tabblettes Anv. edditon.

Alot of these speakers are great its alot about what you can buy local as its not a great idea imo to get somthing you have never heard.

What is you budget? That will help people make suggestions

Seriously folks, you owe it to yourself to get your ears up to a pair of KEF LS50, simply exceptional. It's hard to believe the sound comes from such minimal enclosures. I can't wait to listen to my VPI Traveler passing to these lovelies. I have the laser quick Sunfire True sub to keep time in the nether regions. I haven't decide on the power for the KEF and will probably start with an Emotive.