Small standmounts/mini monitors that are good in free space
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Tony L
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Do you want to drive them with the Stereo 20? If so that limits the pack fairly substantially.
PS LS3/5As obviously need to be on the list. Second hand Falcons are doable at the price and you could likely find 11 Ohm ‘80s originals too. Inefficient, but they have a valve-friendly load. The ProAc 1SC is a great speaker that likes some space around it too.
PS LS3/5As obviously need to be on the list. Second hand Falcons are doable at the price and you could likely find 11 Ohm ‘80s originals too. Inefficient, but they have a valve-friendly load. The ProAc 1SC is a great speaker that likes some space around it too.
JoeJoe
pfm Member
Small Dynaudios fare well out in open space, their bass is impressive.
I’ve had Emit M10’s performing beautifully, when away from boundaries, and I can only imagine how the higher quality Evoke 10’s would sound for your requirements?
My personal speaker preference are the sealed enclosure LS3/5a derivatives but I’ve never found them to perform to my satisfaction away from a nearby wall…
I’ve had Emit M10’s performing beautifully, when away from boundaries, and I can only imagine how the higher quality Evoke 10’s would sound for your requirements?
My personal speaker preference are the sealed enclosure LS3/5a derivatives but I’ve never found them to perform to my satisfaction away from a nearby wall…
Alex S
carbon based lifeform
This is how the room looks:
The ST20 is driving the ZUs and will continue to do so. The ProAcs (Tab Ref Sig 8) are damaged and the subject of an insurance haggle, hence the question. I've moved the sofa half way down the room relative to previous images and it works well and'll stay there. Surprisingly, the ZUs haven't been wrecked by this arrangement. The Temple Audio Bantam One will drive any small speakers, essentially two systems in one, primarily to save 9 hrs a day Leak usage.
Two things put me off a sub(s): Placement and general clutter (you can see how cluttered the room is already) and a fear of earth loops that took over a month to rectify. Anything LS3/5a sized is perfect. The Audio Note AX2s sound great but they're too big. The Tab 10s and the Spender A1 is where I'm at so far but both probably need more boundary reinforcement than I can give them.
The ProAc drivers are about 1.20m from the front wall. I suspect the insurance company will not give me money so I'll probably have to buy new; 'We'll find you something at John Lewis' was their starting position.
The ST20 is driving the ZUs and will continue to do so. The ProAcs (Tab Ref Sig 8) are damaged and the subject of an insurance haggle, hence the question. I've moved the sofa half way down the room relative to previous images and it works well and'll stay there. Surprisingly, the ZUs haven't been wrecked by this arrangement. The Temple Audio Bantam One will drive any small speakers, essentially two systems in one, primarily to save 9 hrs a day Leak usage.
Two things put me off a sub(s): Placement and general clutter (you can see how cluttered the room is already) and a fear of earth loops that took over a month to rectify. Anything LS3/5a sized is perfect. The Audio Note AX2s sound great but they're too big. The Tab 10s and the Spender A1 is where I'm at so far but both probably need more boundary reinforcement than I can give them.
The ProAc drivers are about 1.20m from the front wall. I suspect the insurance company will not give me money so I'll probably have to buy new; 'We'll find you something at John Lewis' was their starting position.
Thats my favorite position tbh.
in general I hate speakers that need to be 1M out in room.
My current Neat does not like even 30cm at my place, double that is better.
I thought the market were full of those that need space and very limited numbers can work near wall.
Back then I've had Dynaudio Focus 140 (or was it 160)
They were splendid if a bit laid back.
Needed some juice and a lot free space, much more than your picture show available.
Get them right and they're excellent.
Brown Bottle
UTB
Falcon Q7 would fit the bill I would think.
Cheers BB
Cheers BB
Tony L
Administrator
If you really have to buy new due to insurance I’d not overlook active speakers. The recent Genelec G3 have just got a Stereophile ‘Class A’ rating and they are in budget, plus you could obviously sell the Bantams to free-up cash/space. They are configurable for position, e.g. just flick a switch between desktop, wall, free space etc. I’m not a fan of buying new kit due to depreciation and just my whole vintage audio mindset, but if I had to these would unquestionably be on my shortlist. It is unheard of that such a budget component gets a Stereophile Class A award so they are clearly doing something right. I think it was Herb who reviewed them and put them about equal but very different to his Gold Badge Falcons and crazy expensive Pass integrated. The Genelecs are about £800 each!
daytona600
Registered User
+1 Genelec G3 Fab little Speaker use mine with 2x18inch Subs and can fill a very large room
DCS Bartok & Lampizator Horizon both via XLR no ground loops
DCS Bartok & Lampizator Horizon both via XLR no ground loops
Alex S
carbon based lifeform
If anyone’s interested, I got them here: https://www.andertons.co.uk/ I bought two of the last 3 but they advised me to wait until new stock arrives later this week so I have.
I’m looking forward to it, the only active speakers I’ve had to date are the Audioengine A2. They might be better than those.
I’m looking forward to it, the only active speakers I’ve had to date are the Audioengine A2. They might be better than those.