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one shot: KLH 17 or Large Advents?

I have a chance to purch either pair. small room only about 10x10. Currently using rega mira 3, and apollo, rsl magnificent speakers that go supposedly to 45hz, but I dont get enough bass for my taste. I like to listen at mostly low volume, rock, jazz, classical. I want good bass. I have heard the LA is not the best for midrange but has good bass down to about 30hz, and a slightly rolled off treble (which I like I cant stand a bright speaker). I have read(have not heard either pair) the KLH 17 is a winner, but bass might not be any better than what I have. Im not a bass freak, I just want quality bass I can feel. My current speakers are not bad at all, just no low deep bass. Also considering Guru loudspeakers since they are in a small package and do have low bass (have heard them). thx!
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magfan
1,583 posts
 
I had MG-1s in a 10x10 room once....and had to swap them L/R to make a weird 'image' go away. It was a very hard room without even a throw rug. It sounded better with the sliding glass door open, too.
timrhu
2,778 posts
 
There are two sets of Meadowlark Audio Kestrels currently listed here for $500. Excellent speakers for a small room. Easy to place with respectable bass performance and wonderful imaging.
Neither of the sellers has any Audiogon feedback so caution is warranted.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
a pair of vintage ads speakers may best both the large advent and the klh. condition is everything when going vintage.
rgs92
958 posts
 
Well, if you trust a memory from 1971 when I was a kid,
I spent long hours in front of a KLH 20 compact stereo which had the KLH 17s, and was always mesmerized by the
very pleasant, listenable sound, especially on vocals. I listened to 3-dog-night a lot (and confess that I still do...).

In '76, I got the large Advents (from Sam Goody)
and just couldn't live with the jazzed up tweeter that sounded far away from the woofer. I never understood the popularity of the Advents, big or small.

After reading your post, I think I have similar tastes and strongly recommend the KLHs over the Advents.
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