What's your definition of smallish?
Powerful, smallish floorstanders with high WAF?
Looking to upgrade from Focal Profile 918s to something more muscular, but they can't be a ton bigger or uglier. Running with Halcro MC70 and can devote two 200 watt channels to each speaker, also with a REL R528 sub. Any suggestions? Totem Earth and Metal are appealing, but pricey.
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First thing you have to hear the speakers yourself. What price range are you considering? Check out the Scansonic MB 3.5's. They are about 5" taller but about 2" narrower. Just make sure if you do hear them that are broken in. They don't sound all that great out of the box. After 250-350 hrs you would never think they are the same speakers. Being bottom ported they can be placed close to the walls. They will sound the best if positioned about 9' apart and pointed at your shoulders. Good luck |
Just curious how op knows it's the speakers that are underperforming? What amp is used? Maybe amp cannot drive the Focals to their max. I heard them once off a krell integrated and they did not strike me as wimpy. Not sure what of similar size would necessarily be better in that regard. Something bigger may be needed. How about adding powered subs? That would take things up a level or two. |
I do not know what you mean by "powerful", but I really enjoy my Larsen 8 speakers. I had borrowed a pair from my local dealer and my wife actually liked the way they looked! She says that they remind her of plant stands. http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/larsen-model-8-loudspeaker/ |
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