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ianlenco
29-11-2018, 20:44
I've just bought Paul's Quad Vena listed on AoS. It's to form the heart of a second system in our little study bedroom. Front end will be a Logitech Squeezebox streaming from the downstairs Innuos Zen Mini.
So I'm looking for a pair of compact bookshelf speakers as they will be on a shelf :) I'm not looking for mega bass just something that is nice and musical but can also do spoken voice well. OK an LS3/5a would be ideal but that's way over the top price-wise. I'd be quite happy with sealed boxes or a forward firing port as long as they don't honk.

I've seen Mordaunt Short M10's on Amazon for £59 but have no experience of these. Budget would be £150 max so if you have anything interesting that might suit our needs or something you would recommend please let me know.

Thanks in advance, Ian
Idlewithnodrive
29-11-2018, 20:51
Not sure if they would strictly qualify as bookshelf speakers Ian, but I really cannot recommend the Kralk Audio TDB-2's highly enough and you can buy them new for £180 delivered.

Ridiculously good for the money.
Pieoftheday
29-11-2018, 21:07
Got some usher s520 £170 delivered, tip top condition, cherry red
martian sunrise
29-11-2018, 21:40
Tannoy 605?

I have a set here that have been my back up for ages.
ianlenco
30-11-2018, 09:03
Thanks Mike, James both those speakers look interesting although I am trying to stick to my budget. Tannoy 605? I bought a pair of these for my son many years ago. Don't know where they are now but I remember them being nice little speakers. Thanks Richie.
Mandryka
30-11-2018, 09:44
I'll let you have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 8.1 speakers for £30 -- you pick them up from SW London.
ianlenco
30-11-2018, 10:36
Many thanks for all your suggestions but I'm now sorted. A generous friend is giving me a pair of Dali Zensor 1 speakers which should fit the bill nicely.
Firebottle
30-11-2018, 10:43
Hi Ian, is he short of friends?

Glad you're sorted, was going to offer a small pair of Sony's but probably not really good enough.
ianlenco
30-11-2018, 12:18
Cruel! You have met him at my place - I'll say no more.
Firebottle
30-11-2018, 13:03
Oops, I think that came over the wrong way.

I meant does he need any more friends that he can give stuff away to :doh:
ianlenco
30-11-2018, 13:48
:lol:
willbewill
03-12-2018, 22:07
Oops, I think that came over the wrong way.

I meant does he need any more friends that he can give stuff away to :doh:

:whistle: