05-06-09: RyantomorrowYou're on the right track. You're going to get a lot of sound quality for the money from a Canadian stand-mounted speaker in your price range, whether it's from Energy, PSB, or Paradigm. They provide similar amp loads, very linear response curves from upper bass on up to 20K, and room-filling and natural-sounding dispersion patterns to provide an even in-room power response.
Wow, you guys certainly aren't narrowing my field down! I'm tempted by the Energys, considering they're well reviewed, real wood veneer (I'm an aesthete, as well) and $290 shipped here on Audiogon.
Any other opinions on them?
Another "Which Bookshelf Speakers to Get" Thread
Hey folks,
I realize these threads are pretty populous, but I also realize that y'all never seem to have a lack of opinions, so I'll give it a shot ;)
I'm building up a very simple, pure system for listening in my small Brooklyn apartment. It currently consists of:
• Marantz 2235B (35wpc)
• Technics SL-D3 (my Dad's, bought new the year I was born) running a Grado Black cartridge (new last year)
...aaand that's it. I may put an iPod dock into the mix, but for the time being I'm only going to be listening to vinyl and Red Sox games on the radio.
My speaker shortlist is:
• Rega R1
• KEF iQ3
• Paradigm Atom
• EPOS ELS-3
• Cambridge Soundworks Model 6 ($50 used...)
I'm interested to hear what you think, and also where I should look to buy (NYC local, or online)
My musical tastes trend towards the lo-fi (Pavement, Radiohead, Band of Horses), old country, and the occasional John Adams record.
My room is wood floors, fairly narrow (6') and the speakers would be backed up to a brick wall.
Budget gets painful anywhere north of $400, and I'm not shy about used.
And...GO! (thanks)
I realize these threads are pretty populous, but I also realize that y'all never seem to have a lack of opinions, so I'll give it a shot ;)
I'm building up a very simple, pure system for listening in my small Brooklyn apartment. It currently consists of:
• Marantz 2235B (35wpc)
• Technics SL-D3 (my Dad's, bought new the year I was born) running a Grado Black cartridge (new last year)
...aaand that's it. I may put an iPod dock into the mix, but for the time being I'm only going to be listening to vinyl and Red Sox games on the radio.
My speaker shortlist is:
• Rega R1
• KEF iQ3
• Paradigm Atom
• EPOS ELS-3
• Cambridge Soundworks Model 6 ($50 used...)
I'm interested to hear what you think, and also where I should look to buy (NYC local, or online)
My musical tastes trend towards the lo-fi (Pavement, Radiohead, Band of Horses), old country, and the occasional John Adams record.
My room is wood floors, fairly narrow (6') and the speakers would be backed up to a brick wall.
Budget gets painful anywhere north of $400, and I'm not shy about used.
And...GO! (thanks)
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05-07-09: RyantomorrowThis review may help reinforce your decision. Looks like a great speaker for the size and cost. |