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Reference Monitor Recommendations Help-Please

Hello All,

I'm looking for input on some high quality reference monitors. I have a small room 12' x 13'. I'll probably use a Bryston 3B SST or 4B SST Amp and already have a Bryston BP25MC Preamp. For a Subwoofer, I already have a SVS 20-39 PC Plus (525W Active)ready to go. I'd like to keep the Monitors price $2,500.00 or under. Not too fatiguing on the ears but with rich (Musical) sound. Also looking for recommended speaker wire type and brand (under $1K). Respected Audiophiles, thank you very much in advance.
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rgd
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Another vote for Ty's speakers. Owned the Ref Monitors and now own the Linbrooks. Amps were 4B-ST and then 4B-SST on both the Ref Monitors. The bigger Bryston squeezed out a little more bass. The Linbrooks will give you a better low end and while I've never used a sub for music I understand that people who use the Ref Mons and a sub are very happy. You could probably buy a used pair of Refs and a sub for less than the Linbrooks if you are looking for deep bass. Get good stands which ever model you go with. Let us know how things turn out.
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phasecorrect
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Green Mountain Audio,SPendors, or Sonus Faber...all make excellent, musical, non-fatiguing monitors...with unreal transparency...and 3-d imaging to die for...good luck...
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warrenh
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Rgd is right on with the stands. Get the best you can afford. Stands are a major (fundemental) extension of your speaker and will have a significant effect on the sound of your monitors. I use the Sistrum Mini Monitor Platforms. Yeah, they are pricey, but they are the most unbelievable stands: visually and, of course, sonically. Most audiophools do not take into consideration the stands when dropping the big $$ on killer monitors. My particular stands have a baby brother; while not better, are also unbelievable. Cool to look at (like no other stand you've ever seen) and wait 'til you hear what they'll do for your speakers. check 'em out. peace, warren
jax2
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Silverline's SR17's are outstanding monitors. They have no right to sound the way they do being so small. You will not believe the sound coming out of them, and set up properly they are as invisible as the holy spirit!

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john_l
782 posts
 
For a room like you have you might want to audition some of the excellent lower powered tube products on the market. I personally have found I am happiest with tube equipment in smaller rooms. Check out the Cary 300 SEI or other mid to low powered tube equipment. The Madisound 220 SE is another gem. Just a thought.

And yes, I too agree that the Shamrock's are a wonderful monitor speaker. Mike McCall is also a class act straight shooter to deal with. "I build the best speaker I know how". He's telling it straight.
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