robdrums2097
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Hi all,
So I THINK I am dead set now, after much deliberation, on upgrading my Mordaunt-Short 908i front speakers to either Monitor Audio Silver 6 or 8 (the current range, including matching centre).
So my room is medium sized, I suppose, at about 4x4.5m. It is carpeted with concrete tiled floor underneath. Speakers will be 3.5m apart, listening distance about 3m. Unfortunately at least one will be close to a corner with probably no more than 8" from the rear wall. The other will have rear clearance but be close to a side wall.
I know a home audition is the way to answer this, but being (mainly) front ported, is a Silver 6 really the right choice for my room?
They are 70/30 for music use (all kinds, but mainly heavier guitar rock & pop) & films. I am used to strong bass with my current speakers, but they may actually be boomy due to corner positioning, I'm not sure as they can't really go anywhere else.
I tend to favour the depth of larger speakers, especially as they're mainly musical. I'd also like a dedicated smaller mid (the 6s are 2.5 way). I have a sub but don't really like 2.1 music. Might a pair of 8s be worth a punt for the 3 way crossover & experimentation with port bungs, or being rear ported, am I just asking for trouble?
My amp is a Cambridge 650R receiver so shouldn't be short on power, and should be comfortable driving 4ohm speakers. They would also be bi-amped from the rear surround channels.
Any thoughts from those that have heard both would be appreciated.
Cheers
Rob
So I THINK I am dead set now, after much deliberation, on upgrading my Mordaunt-Short 908i front speakers to either Monitor Audio Silver 6 or 8 (the current range, including matching centre).
So my room is medium sized, I suppose, at about 4x4.5m. It is carpeted with concrete tiled floor underneath. Speakers will be 3.5m apart, listening distance about 3m. Unfortunately at least one will be close to a corner with probably no more than 8" from the rear wall. The other will have rear clearance but be close to a side wall.
I know a home audition is the way to answer this, but being (mainly) front ported, is a Silver 6 really the right choice for my room?
They are 70/30 for music use (all kinds, but mainly heavier guitar rock & pop) & films. I am used to strong bass with my current speakers, but they may actually be boomy due to corner positioning, I'm not sure as they can't really go anywhere else.
I tend to favour the depth of larger speakers, especially as they're mainly musical. I'd also like a dedicated smaller mid (the 6s are 2.5 way). I have a sub but don't really like 2.1 music. Might a pair of 8s be worth a punt for the 3 way crossover & experimentation with port bungs, or being rear ported, am I just asking for trouble?
My amp is a Cambridge 650R receiver so shouldn't be short on power, and should be comfortable driving 4ohm speakers. They would also be bi-amped from the rear surround channels.
Any thoughts from those that have heard both would be appreciated.
Cheers
Rob