WTD: Speakers for a small room [Archive]

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 09:57

Must be OK in a small room, close to boundaries, playing Rock and Electronica primarily.

Will be driven by a Quad 504-2 power amp and I like a fairly neutral presentation with good imaging.

Don't need prodigious bass and not fussed whether stand mount or floor standers. Really liked my old Castle Conway II's as a rough guide to presentation.

Cabs must be in reasonable condition and drivers in good working order.

Budget to about £ 150.

Got anything laying around unused or unloved ?

Ta.

hermit

22-07-2015, 10:59

theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?39190-FS-IMF-Super-Compact-Speakers-(restored) :)

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 11:15

Saw those Paul. Really look nice and I think would fit the bill but just a bit rich for me at the mo :(

Geoff101

22-07-2015, 11:28

I've still got these:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?36100-FS-Mordaunt-Short-Carnival-Series-II-Speakers

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 11:43

Thanks for making me aware of these Geoff.

I used to own a pair of these back in the day and seem to remember them as being pretty good. I'm not too sure I want to go back over old ground but let me think about it a bit.

Cheers

Geoff101

22-07-2015, 11:57

I've got a few others as well but don't know if they'd suit - a pair of Tannoy Stratford, Mission 717 (haven't tested yet), Heathkit AS5620.

struth

22-07-2015, 11:57

Got a nice set of jmlabs doing nowt currently. been cleaned up a bit and sound very nice indeedy with the inverted focal tweeter..could be boxed up if needed..got cardboard and packaging.

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 12:14

Got a nice set of jmlabs doing nowt currently. been cleaned up a bit and sound very nice indeedy with the inverted focal tweeter..could be boxed up if needed..got cardboard and packaging.

What are the jmlabs Grant ?

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 12:14

I've got a few others as well but don't know if they'd suit - a pair of Tannoy Stratford, Mission 717 (haven't tested yet), Heathkit AS5620.

Do the Tannoys do rock Geoff ?

struth

22-07-2015, 12:16

What are the jmlabs Grant ?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/2170bd6e8a38bf6b9d2eddf6392a236c.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/e69bde801426921f9236094815d47029.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/033a5e3cd295ad779204246765b81e83.jpg

jmlabs and focal are same ....pretty solid well made speaker..nice tweeters.

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 12:52

Look nice. What model are they ?

struth

22-07-2015, 13:29

Look nice. What model are they ?
here is a pic of the back label. it gives all the info.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/ed07eba2d1b7ae27da5823a02521387b.jpg

Geoff101

22-07-2015, 13:57

Do the Tannoys do rock Geoff ?

I find the tweeters a little shouty for my taste so probably better for electronic / rock? They're not cosmetically great though noting that was a requirement. You're welcome to come and have a listen.

Xapito

22-07-2015, 13:59

Grundig Hifi Box 600? A 3 way stand monitor with big soundstage with a very transparent and fast presentation. Hugely overlooked by the non-connoisseurs...

DSJR

22-07-2015, 14:22

Geoff - re the Tannoys... Was the Oxford model a larger one from the same series?

How much do you want for them and could they be sent?

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 15:00

I find the tweeters a little shouty for my taste so probably better for electronic / rock? They're not cosmetically great though noting that was a requirement. You're welcome to come and have a listen.

OK Geoff.

Could be interested. Do you have any pics ?

hard1175

22-07-2015, 15:56

There is a nice pair of Proac super tabletes on hifi for sale for £200.

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 16:24

There is a nice pair of Proac super tabletes on hifi for sale for £200.

Had them before Bernard and they are a little bit too thin / hi-fi sounding for me.

johnny reggae

22-07-2015, 17:24

Hi mike,
I have a pair of Audiomaster MLS-1 speakers, in excellent condition, sound a lot like the Audiomaster LS3/5a, but with more bass, and no stupid price tag, £125

Geoff101

22-07-2015, 18:55

Geoff - re the Tannoys... Was the Oxford model a larger one from the same series?

How much do you want for them and could they be sent?

That's right. The Oxford was very similar but with the 10" mid / bass.

OK Geoff.

Could be interested. Do you have any pics ?

Here you go. They have some scratches on top and the metal surround part on the mid bass cones are a bit oxidised. The grilles were foam and are long since disintegrated I'm afraid.

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/stratford1.JPG

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/stratford2.JPG

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/stratford3.JPG

Pricewise, I can't find any sold prices so not sure. Are they worth £40?

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 19:13

I haven't a clue to their value either Geoff but I would imagine they are worth £ 40, so I will take them please.

That's right. The Oxford was very similar but with the 10" mid / bass.

Here you go. They have some scratches on top and the metal surround part on the mid bass cones are a bit oxidised. The grilles were foam and are long since disintegrated I'm afraid.

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/stratford1.JPG

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/stratford2.JPG

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/stratford3.JPG

Pricewise, I can't find any sold prices so not sure. Are they worth £40?

Geoff101

22-07-2015, 19:40

Thanks Mike. Sent you a pm.

DSJR

22-07-2015, 20:01

struth

22-07-2015, 20:04

Idlewithnodrive

22-07-2015, 20:10

Bloody cheek:) I asked about them as against the others and someone else jumps in and claims 'em..

Got too many speakers anyways, but something with a strong treble might have helped with my gummy ears...

Sorry Dave. I thought he offered any of them up as options for me :)

Anyway, I understand you have some nice IMF's waiting to be sorted :)

Idlewithnodrive

24-07-2015, 21:40

Managed to bag myself a minty pair of Castle Kendal II's at a good price. Still want your Tannoys though Gordon :)

I don't think I have ever owned a pair of speakers so set-up critical, but once I got them dialled in (a good few hours of cm by cm adjustment !), they went from dire (massive disappointment) to WOW ! Very impressed indeed.

Very clear, with decent bass and fantastic imaging. Just do that musically right thing. Even better than the Conways.

One very happy dude :)