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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..
hgeifman
hgeifman OP
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I have been delayed and hope to listen to the M22 in the next several weeks. I also plan on hearing the Joseph Audio RM7si Signature Mk.2 speakers. Any comments?
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rushton
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I'll suggest a different direction... I've been looking and listening to some mini-monitors for a family member in the under $1800 price range and the speakers that have captured my interest have been:

Reference Audio 3a Dulcet
ProAc Tablette 8
Harbeth HL-P3ES
Spendor S3/5

I've lived with the detail and speed of Eidolon speakers for my main system, but I found that these mini-monitors each were something I could live with in an alternative system. Of course, I've always liked the British small speaker sound with its emphasis on great mid-range and mid-bass reproduction for acoustic instruments.
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phasecorrect
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Just for the record...my dealer carries both Joseph Audio and Revel...both very good products...however...after hearing the GMA Europas in a home trial comparison...I went with them...just my .02...and they cost roughly half as much...
fatcataudio
106 posts
 
The new Sehring 700 monitor is awesome. One of the best midrange and highs I have ever heard on a minimonitor. (I am a dealer and realize this is a very biased suggestion, but they are awesome)
tombowlus
416 posts
 
Just a plug for the ProAc Tablette Reference 8's mentioned above. After hearing a pair at a local dealer, I was floored by the natural, musical presentation, imagining, and yes - bass response - of these little marvels. They are very small, and beautifully finished to boot. I had them order in a pair of the Tablette Reference 8 Signatures, and even though they weren't fully broken in yet, they had even better midrange clarity and a more natural presentation than the standard Ref 8's. I have been using them in my office system (powered by all Arcam FMJ electronics). I would highly recommend either version in their respective price ranges. The Signature series is $500 more, BTW.
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