Ended up finding a good deal on the LS50 wireless and took the opportunity to give those a try. I'll post thoughts when I get them. If I don't like them, I think I can sell them rather easily at the price I got them so there is low risk to me.
Bookshelf speakers for near-field (desktop) use
I am looking for a decent pair of new/used bookshelf speakers for near-field / desktop use. I plan to use this with my PC as the source. The speakers would go into a fairly small room but in the future, I may use these as a bedroom setup so it would be nice to have them be capable for both.
I can power the speakers with either a PS Audio Sprout100, Anthem MRX510 or something I may buy in the future. I don't want to spend a ton on an amp to drive these speakers though. Budget is around $2,000. Just looking for great sound. I'm not a bass head so that's not a huge priority but the fuller the range in sound, the better.
A few speakers that I have considered are:
I can power the speakers with either a PS Audio Sprout100, Anthem MRX510 or something I may buy in the future. I don't want to spend a ton on an amp to drive these speakers though. Budget is around $2,000. Just looking for great sound. I'm not a bass head so that's not a huge priority but the fuller the range in sound, the better.
A few speakers that I have considered are:
- Buchardt S400 - Are they appropriate for desktop use though?
- KEF LS50 Passive - Used I can find one for around $800 or just buy new for ~$1,000
- KEF LS50 Wireless - Good reviews, but about the same price as the Buchardt's
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Another option to consider if the KEF's are too big. Well under your budget and takes the amps out of the equation also. Connect one of the "small" streamers like the Node 2 or Aries Mini or even a Chromecast Audio and you are good to go. https://vanatoo.com/shop/speakers/transparent-one-encore/ |
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