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Need monitors with a BIG sound

Well, the better half just found out the size of the Vandy 2c's I purchased & is NOT pleased. Seeing how I can get rid of speakers easier than her I need to demo a few monitor sized speakers to see if I can find the same big sound in WAF speaker. The monitors can be pretty big but not as big as the Vandy's so a mini-monitor is probably out of the question. Right now I'm running a pair of B&W DM303's on loan from a friend. I'm not overly impressed with these at the moment b/c of the lack of bass in particular & veiled sound they offer. I listen to mostly live recordings of "rock & roll" (i.e. similar to the Grateful Dead) & like nice tight powerful bass with excelent imaging. I'll have a CJ MF2200 & DNA-1 to run the speakers with my CJ PV10AL pre-amp. My intent is to sell one of the amps after I settle on a speaker that will fit our smallish living room that is 14'X 16' X 7'. You guys haven't let me down yet so fire away.
fishwater
ksales
228 posts
 
Revel Ultima Gems or Performa M20s depending on budget.Matched with Revel subs thisis awesome.
listener57
730 posts
 
A used pair of Platinum Solo's on stands would image well in the nearfield and for a room your size when sitting back from them still sound great. The bass is unbelievable for the size. I feel the bass is truly deserving of special mention as you specified that as a desired attribute. This speaker has been periodically appearing on Audiogon, and is a "sleeper." Currently using in my second system with enjoyment. However, when I feel the need for an almost sub-woofer sized bass "fix" I have my transmission line heavyweights in another room. Appearance is fine for the Platinum Solo's making them household friendly, too.
fishwater OP
178 posts
 
Sorry my buget is around $1000.00 preferably used.
kthomas
911 posts
 
I'd buy a pair of used Dynaudio Contour 1.1's. They're relatively easy to place, very modest in size, attractive, and they sound great. Imaging is a strength, and they sound good across a large array of musical genres. I listen to lots of rock, jazz and vocals. They'll surprise you with their low end, though later adding a nice sub is always an option.
twl
3,251 posts
 
Meadowlark Swallow. Much less than $1k new. Nice sound. Good design. Not big. Solid hardwoods and nice appearance. High WAF. You could probably get the factory stands and the speakers as a package from a dealer for $1k. Speakers retail for $799 and stands for $249. It's a nice looking package that performs better than the price would indicate.
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