I've been searching for the perfect pair of budget bookshelfs (as close to perfect as one could get in this hobby) for my living room (11 by 11 ft extending to an open dining space to 1 side).
I've had many wonderful suggestions on these forums, but the sheer number of models is just mind boggling so I'm trying to narrow it down here.
Priority - in terms of performance - is for 2 channel audio. These would be mated to my LCD Tv and we would be watching movies and cable with these speakers as well - but in terms of performance audio comes first HT second.
I listen predominantly to Jazz but occasionally to contemporary genres as well. In terms of sound signature, I prefer something that's a little warmer, musical and smooth. Clarity is important, but not to the point of being bright. I'm relatively sensitive to high frequencies (at least with headphones - some of which are piercingly bright and painful) and appreciate a richer, well-grounded sound.
Please do nominate what you think would be the best set of speakers for these requirements.
I've had recommendations for the following:
- Audioengine A5
- Cambridge Audio S30
- Monitor Audio BX1 or BX2
- Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 or 10.2
- NHT SuperZero
- Pioneer SP BS41 LR (Andrew Jones)
- PSB Alpha B1
- Paradigm Atoms, or Titans
- Studio Monitors such as Adam Audio A3x/A5x Dynaudio BM5/6a etc
Please do chime in with ideal amp pairings as well, if you could =)
Many thanks guys!
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Topic - Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - milesandcoltrane 19:45:14 11/20/11 (32)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Kas 08:02:53 11/28/11 (0)
- a real sleeper - unclestu 13:07:46 11/23/11 (2)
- Interesting and now with... - musetap 12:24:26 11/24/11 (0)
- nice looking speaker - mbnx01 08:37:06 11/24/11 (0)
- It's over $500 (used) - but in a totally different class from everything listed. - carcass93 08:50:04 11/23/11 (1)
- Wow, those do seem nice for the money, and are definitely... - Steve Parry 10:16:46 11/23/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - MichaelV8 18:38:01 11/22/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - bh46118 08:03:33 11/22/11 (6)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - obscomp@msn.com 13:50:41 11/22/11 (5)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - bh46118 15:59:51 11/22/11 (4)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - obscomp@msn.com 07:50:17 11/23/11 (2)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - geezerrocket 09:09:31 11/23/11 (1)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - bh46118 09:21:36 11/23/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - geezerrocket 07:06:18 11/23/11 (0)
- Bang for your buck - Pro Sound Guy 06:31:43 11/22/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - niws 05:13:33 11/22/11 (3)
- great suggestions - jrtrent 07:39:18 11/26/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Bill the K 08:44:51 11/22/11 (1)
- Yes, I did. You're right. - niws 21:06:09 11/22/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Old Listener 19:11:36 11/21/11 (0)
- Dali Lektor 2 (nt) - KT88 17:21:32 11/21/11 (0)
- If you are willing - G Squared 14:04:48 11/21/11 (0)
- Go vintage---Dyna A-25 - Salectric 11:36:03 11/21/11 (1)
- I agree with the vintage suggestion... - kenster 02:35:09 11/22/11 (0)
- Go with PSB's n/t - Atver 09:22:25 11/21/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Doublej 09:06:03 11/21/11 (0)
- Go Vintage! - Rick R 07:28:48 11/21/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - bh46118 22:32:46 11/20/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Regor Ladan 20:51:10 11/20/11 (0)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Iron Knee 20:01:18 11/20/11 (2)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - milesandcoltrane 20:52:41 11/20/11 (1)
- RE: Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 - Iron Knee 21:23:25 11/20/11 (0)