cartwrim
Standard Member
Hi All,
I am looking to purchase a new separates system and have pretty much decided on a Marantz CD6002 and Marantz PM6002. I have auditioned these with several pairs of 'bookshelf' speakers priced between £100 and £400 including Kef IQ3's, Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's, B&W 686's, B&W 685's, Epos M5's, of which the B&W 685's were my favourite.
Then I started thinking, £430 for speakers + stands, could buy a nice set of floorstanding speakers!
So, I am willing to pay for the 685's + stands but should I look at the possibility of floorstanders at this price to match with the CD / Amp? I am not too worried about the extra bass floorstanders could offer, I thought the 685's were bassy enough and I don't like to listen with too much bass - is this all the floorstanders would offer above standmount in this price range?
Any (relevant ) opinions welcome,
Thanks,
Matt
I am looking to purchase a new separates system and have pretty much decided on a Marantz CD6002 and Marantz PM6002. I have auditioned these with several pairs of 'bookshelf' speakers priced between £100 and £400 including Kef IQ3's, Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's, B&W 686's, B&W 685's, Epos M5's, of which the B&W 685's were my favourite.
Then I started thinking, £430 for speakers + stands, could buy a nice set of floorstanding speakers!
So, I am willing to pay for the 685's + stands but should I look at the possibility of floorstanders at this price to match with the CD / Amp? I am not too worried about the extra bass floorstanders could offer, I thought the 685's were bassy enough and I don't like to listen with too much bass - is this all the floorstanders would offer above standmount in this price range?
Any (relevant ) opinions welcome,
Thanks,
Matt