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Recommed a medium sized monitors that can go loud

I want to downsize my speakers from a floor stander (Acoustic Zen Adagios)to a "medium size" monitor or "MAYBE" a slim profile and light weight floor stander that can play loud, but also sound clean, transparent, and musical.

I have a Rogue integrated hybrid amp(100RMS) and a Ayre CX-7e mp CD player. So far, I have considered: KEF LS-50; Harbeth 30.1;.... Harbeth new SHL Super Plus( too expensive).... Monitor Audio Gold GX-100; Devore O/93 ( too expensive and possibly overrated) Scansonic MB-2.5; B&W's 804 or 805; KEF 300R; I can spend about $3000-3500 for used mint speakers, possibly a little more.

Please note: I saw two separate ads on Audiogon for KEF LS-50's that sold within a week; yet. I cannot believe that these speakers have any real bass or don't sound bright or lean..... Thank you.

sunnyjim
erik_squires
5,268 posts
 
If you like monitor audio dont be shy. They represent great value and are very musical and neutral. The 2nd tier is especially wallet and ear friendly.  they will never be praised like kef or b&w im afraid, bit i care more abour my ears than anyone else. ;-)

If i couldnt build my own speakers, monitor audio is one of the very few big name brands that wouldnt make me feel cheated.
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oregonpapa
2,850 posts
 
If I were going to buy a small speaker, I'd go with the Harbeth line. Forget "loud." Harbeth speakers make music. 
jperry
1,408 posts
 
The B&W line will play loud and are a good choice with rock music because they can produce low bass. Most stand mount speakers will not really produce any low bass that works for rock. The B&W will also do a good job with any other music. The new series 3 are a definite improvement over their prior speakers.

I have owned Harbeth and would not recommend them for rock music. Just my opinion which may not be yours.

Good luck with your search.
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mattmiller
1,180 posts
 
I would highly recommend Dynaudio for anyone looking to play loud rock music. You will not be disappointed at the high volumes you can achieve either :-)  They need lots of power for this. They open up when given good clean power. Also, they make some of the sweetest sounding voice coils. This makes for a very engaging experience indeed.


Matt M

tecknik
160 posts
 
I agree with the Dynaudio recommendations, they will go loud and still sound sweet given the right juice and provide plenty of clean tight bass.

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