TheManWhoBuiltTheMoon
pfm Member
Proac?
So I have some great news.... for me, and it can help you. I needed bookshelf that could literally go on a bookshelf because of some design changes. I demoed the following:
B&W 805
Ariel 5T
Falcon ls5/3
Spendor classic 3/1
Harbeth p3esr
Harbeth 30.1 anniversary
ATC scm19
Best were the Harbeth 30.1, although also the most expensive. Somebody on another forum said to check out Guru Audio Q10. Well, after much back and forth with the owner, and not wanting to spend the money on the Harbeth if I didn't have to... I decided to give them a try. Since in the US, they only sell direct here. They offered me free shipping both ways in case I didn't like them.
Well I've had them for one day, and so far I am shocked!! They have bass well beyond their size. Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, all sound big and full. It's only been one day, but they are already great. I'll update more in a few days after they break in more.
Given your 'special' requirements I think the sub woofer idea is a really good one - been there and done that. The way a good sub improves the dynamic expression of smaller speakers has to be heard to be appreciated.
Yes, I use a pair of REL R528SE subs with my standmounts and the result is great IMO.
... but also a bit of an investment..... you can start out with one and get a great sound too. Though I agree that two is brill
its all relative. the scm19 has no punch compared to a 10 inch woofer or 12 inch.Atc 19 with no punch! When I had 19’s they were driven by atc amp and they had punch, bass and did everything very very well. I would think that the 19 is showing up the amp a bit as they need current.
otherwise get ready to drop some dosh on more amplification.
I had a some SCM19 and loved them lots of detail and they went pretty low plus
No matter how loud you play them they don't lose there composer