Bustamoves
Novice Member
Hi folk, new member here, thought I'd ask the guys who've probably tried and tested rarther than internet reviews which is not always as it seems, so many conflicting info.
First off it's a minefield, I've been thinking of a upgrade for over a year now and because there's so many to choose from it's just frustrating reading reviews.
I've been meaning to pop into to richer sounds etc for a sample but I really don't have much spare time to do that with family and hobbies.
But anyway, I have a oldskool flagship AV Yamaha dsp AX2, I like the sound of this and I'm one of these guys, if I'm happy with something I see no reason to change.
Currently I'm running cerwin vega surrounds (quite rare I think) and fronts are mission 701s I think on marble stands (these are the ones I want to replace)
My set up is about 8-10 years old, so need to find suitable speakers which will make me happy for another short lifetime.
oh and my living room is about 5x4m.
Now I'm after some good quality floorstanders this time round, particularly for the quality low deep bass, but not boomy. Quality crisp mid/top without any distortion whatsoever.
Basically the best you can get with all the top of the range insides like drivers, crossovers etc.
I merely use it for tv and watching movies but at times able to get my music on and enjoy the qualityness of the sound with the correct notes without any interruptions from the cheaper end stuff.
I have no subwoofer and I don't wish to run one, I would like a decent speaker that will give me the lows that a sub would if possible, but not boomy. Nice and silky deep with quality to match.
The constant reading online is just long and I still can't make my mind up so would like so help choosing.
Now the important part, my budget is around £4-500.
The few I've read about are below, tell me about them or feel free to put some others to me.
B&Ws 603/83/84 etc (I know I can't go wrong with b&w but it's just finding a bargain, most likely second hand)
Q acustics 2050i or 3050
Tannoy dct6 or others in my price range?
Cambridge audio aero series, probably 6
Dali zensor 5 (are these too boomy?)
Kef q500/700
Klipsch r28f etc
Monitor audio
Mission mx5 seem to have some good reviews
There seems to be some good deals on superfi on some of the above like kef q500 at £399 rrp £699
Thanks in advance and please be gentle with me
First off it's a minefield, I've been thinking of a upgrade for over a year now and because there's so many to choose from it's just frustrating reading reviews.
I've been meaning to pop into to richer sounds etc for a sample but I really don't have much spare time to do that with family and hobbies.
But anyway, I have a oldskool flagship AV Yamaha dsp AX2, I like the sound of this and I'm one of these guys, if I'm happy with something I see no reason to change.
Currently I'm running cerwin vega surrounds (quite rare I think) and fronts are mission 701s I think on marble stands (these are the ones I want to replace)
My set up is about 8-10 years old, so need to find suitable speakers which will make me happy for another short lifetime.
oh and my living room is about 5x4m.
Now I'm after some good quality floorstanders this time round, particularly for the quality low deep bass, but not boomy. Quality crisp mid/top without any distortion whatsoever.
Basically the best you can get with all the top of the range insides like drivers, crossovers etc.
I merely use it for tv and watching movies but at times able to get my music on and enjoy the qualityness of the sound with the correct notes without any interruptions from the cheaper end stuff.
I have no subwoofer and I don't wish to run one, I would like a decent speaker that will give me the lows that a sub would if possible, but not boomy. Nice and silky deep with quality to match.
The constant reading online is just long and I still can't make my mind up so would like so help choosing.
Now the important part, my budget is around £4-500.
The few I've read about are below, tell me about them or feel free to put some others to me.
B&Ws 603/83/84 etc (I know I can't go wrong with b&w but it's just finding a bargain, most likely second hand)
Q acustics 2050i or 3050
Tannoy dct6 or others in my price range?
Cambridge audio aero series, probably 6
Dali zensor 5 (are these too boomy?)
Kef q500/700
Klipsch r28f etc
Monitor audio
Mission mx5 seem to have some good reviews
There seems to be some good deals on superfi on some of the above like kef q500 at £399 rrp £699
Thanks in advance and please be gentle with me
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