I'm looking for a set of small bookshelf speakers and my requirements are as follows:
1. Driven by a valve-amp (eg. Roth Cocoon MC4 or Fatboy i-Tube)
2. Source: Apple iPod
3. Placement: bookshelf
4. I'm looking for a laid-back, rich sound. Something that is controlled and not harsh. Not too boomy or bass-rich. Good spatial imaging and lots of detail and clarity. Something that will produce music that is very easy to listen to all day long.
5. Budget: up to £150 max
I've narrowed it down to three speakers:
- Roth Audio OLi1 (£99)
- Tannoy Mercury F1 Custom (£110)
- Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 (£150)
Does anyone have any experience of these speakers and can recommend one of those (or even a set that isn't on my shortlist) that will match a valve-amp and produce the sound quality that i'm after?
1. Driven by a valve-amp (eg. Roth Cocoon MC4 or Fatboy i-Tube)
2. Source: Apple iPod
3. Placement: bookshelf
4. I'm looking for a laid-back, rich sound. Something that is controlled and not harsh. Not too boomy or bass-rich. Good spatial imaging and lots of detail and clarity. Something that will produce music that is very easy to listen to all day long.
5. Budget: up to £150 max
I've narrowed it down to three speakers:
- Roth Audio OLi1 (£99)
- Tannoy Mercury F1 Custom (£110)
- Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 (£150)
Does anyone have any experience of these speakers and can recommend one of those (or even a set that isn't on my shortlist) that will match a valve-amp and produce the sound quality that i'm after?