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Full Range Speakers for a Small Listening Room

Do they exist? I listen primarily to classical music in a small dedicated listening room. The speakers must go low. The dimensions are 11 ft wide by 16 ft deep. I currently sit 9 feet from the speakers. My budget would be limited to $10k. Assume I do not have any amplifier restriction. I would be willing to re-do amplification if necessary. I would build a new system based around the speakers. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
pkaram
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I don't even bother to turn on the REL sub anymore. I run them with a Pathos TT integrated 15Wpc amp.

regards
Taksil
Taksil, what type of music do you listen to predominantly?
taksil
18 posts
 
Hi Tvad,

My musical taste varies from classical, jazz, some electronic etc. I have not explored elaborate organ pieces, which seem to be highlighted as a true measure of a speakers full range capability. The Sonata 111 seems to be a good floor standing "all rounder" if one did not want a standmount subwoofer combo.

Having said this, the REL does add a sliver to the depth of the soundstage when it is brought into play.

Was considering the Zu product line (both Def's and Druids) prior to my recent purchase of the Sonatas.

regards
Taksil
lissnr
351 posts
 
I'll second the silverline, I have a sonata mark II which I use in a 12'x 15' room (that opens up behind me) and I sit about 8'-9' from them, sounds great. Their whole line is very good, you might try the sonatina or the sonata. Best thing is they are very amp friendly, from high power to low. I'd take the $$$ you save and set up 2 different amps depending on my mood: a powerhouse and a little 300b based for "intimate" vocals, etc. they can do both well. I have a REL Stadium II sub which I already had and wouldn't have purchased after the silverlines... in my room the addition is subtle but hardly necessary (although it does add a remarkable solidifying effect to the imaging...). Anyway, check it out and good luck.
hallenberg
6 posts
 
Revel Studios $6500 used, or $10K new. I've been impressed every time I've compared any Revel to the competition. The midrange clarity is as good as legendary exotics such as apogee duettas. I've compared them with Martin Logan, Totem, B&W, Thiel, and every time the Revel is far superior. It's been a long time since someone as jaded as me has been this enthusiastic - HIGHLY recommended
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