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What mini-monitors should I audition?

I am looking for your input on what mini-monitors should I audition. These speakers are for my 2nd system (family room) that include the Meridian 508.24 CD Player and the Magnum Dynalab MD-208 Receiver (amp and tuner). I prefer something small in size without compromising the sound quality (yes, I understand, limited bass). My local Retailer suggests I listen to the Revel M22 loudspeaker, the Joseph Audio Rm7si Signature speaker and the Acoustic Engery AE1 MkIII speaker. I hope to listen to these speakers next week. Your comments and advice are appreciated. Thanks..
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warrenh
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Well, if you're going to listen to this speakers next week, you don't need our help. Go with what you love. Listen, however, for a good (minimum) half hour to a wide variety of music. I use to own the Revel M20s. I believe it's the same speaker. Just some new marketing ploy to get another couple of hundred dollars. I like the old ones (the look, that is) better. You can always go for them used and save a bundle. If price is no boundary, though it seems that it is, get back to us and we'll push the monitor envelope for ya. The Revels have a substantial bottom end, but will sound better, as will all your choices, on excellent stands. The stock Revel stands are poor. Stands are a major factor to bring out the best in your speakers. peace, warren
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bryhifi
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I must say that I've been in love with my JMLabs since they broke in,(about 200 hrs.) and find it very hard to do anything but relax and enjoy the music. No listening to the components, just the ebb and flow of the music with excellent dynamics and articulate, deep bass. After listening to many monitors at home the Electra 906's won my ears and heart. Thanks to a very knowledgable saleman and friend of mine he said to me,"Try the Cobalt 806 Signatures and tell me what you think!".......Game over! The 806 Sig.'s gave me 90% of the Electra line technology and drivers at half the price! $2300 to $1195.

On a leap of faith, due to the performance of the Cobalt 806 Signatures, I ordered the SW-800 Signature subwoofer in hopes for the same level of quality and performance. Easy to use with good controls for integration, a few days of ear tuning to the room and presto.......Nirvana! I was more "in the musical performance " than "sitting in front of the performance." So the 806S & SW800S ended up at the same price point as the Electra 906 only. I did have the Revel M20 in the system for a month w/o sub and they had just lost out to the JmLabs 906 by a short margin. I can not attest to the new M22 though.

My current system=
Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Signature pre
Proceed PDT MkIII transport
Krell Studio d/a
Antique Sound Labs / Halo - KT88 mono's @ 25 wpc.

I'm Not Touchin' A Thing!

Bruce
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I Would have to agree with Bruce..JM Labs...have had..probably 20-30 different monitors..no contest...
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