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Need advise regarding small bookshelf monitor

Looking for recommendations on a small bookshelf monitor that is no wider than 8 inches and no taller than 13 inches. They will fit in an entertainment center & be used primarily for classical listening. I ran across EPOS ELS-3's while searching -- I see these are highly regarded/recommended. Any other suggestions or feedback on the EPOS' would be appreciated.
ontjesr
ontjesr OP
157 posts
 
Thanks all for your advise and now, I'll look into the suggestions.
pdn
431 posts
 
Oh absolutely, the new B&W 686 bookshelf is outstanding. This will fit your area. I auditioned the new 600 series a few months ago. Fantastic. State of the art for B&W bringing technologies from their 800 series down to their affordable 600 series.
newton
79 posts
 
I had owned the ELS-3 speaker and upgraded to the Epos M5. The speakers are on a bookshelf. One of my concerns about any speaker being placed on a bookshelf is the degree to which the bass gets muddy/boomy. I had not noticed any significant bass problem with the ELS-3, but that's most likely due to its lack of bass extension (maybe 60 hz). The M5 is significantly better than the ELS-3. The ELS-3 gets edgy/ragged in the mids/highs at times; also there is a portion of the midrange where it sounds 'boxy'----this is hard to describe. None of this exists with the M5; its frequency response is fairly flat and its bass response extends lower then the ELS-3's. I have not noticed any bass problem given my shelf placement. They produce classical music in a clear and non-fatiguing manner. Please read Reina's review in Stereophile. A used pair can be found for around $500.
I also second the recommendation of the B&W 600 series speakers, although I haven't heard them. But please be careful with respect to bass response given bookshelf placement. IMO few things are worse than a boomy/muddy bass! Good luck---try to audition in an environment similar to yours.
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tawaundabomb
38 posts
 
Check out the Eltax Monitor III,they have downward firing port,they are only sold in the states by AudioWaves for $299 in California they are very impressive with deep tight bass,and they are very extended on the topend.Also look into the Dana 630 from the: www.audioinsider.com for $349 a pair they are very impressive,they dont have quite the bass power but are one of the best mini monitor's you can get for under $800 bucks with a very nice real wood veneer very very accurate with nice midrange bloom and dynamics,good luck!
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