Speaker suggestions

[vinyljunky]

Well I'm back my first post in a few years.Well due to certain circumstances I'm left with a rega rp8 and a krell 300il amp and an oppo ha1 dac headphone amp so looking to set up my hifi again so looking at speakers first deffo standmount they will be going in an open plan room about 24ft wide and about 20ft in length any suggestions from fellow hifi nuts would be appreciated

[Pigmy Pony]

Hi Steven, that's a pretty big room! If you can, try to get over to NEBO this Saturday (which is an even larger room), and you'll get to hear how various speakers work in that space.

Also be handy to know your budget.

[vinyljunky]

Yes just seen the post for that have a budget of max 500 pounds

[struth]

Big UN's [emoji23]

[Lawrence001]

These would be good if he has a pair left

https://www.avforums.com/threads/polk-rtia-9s-monster-floorstanders-northumberland.2455974/

[Macca]

These would be good if he has a pair left

https://www.avforums.com/threads/polk-rtia-9s-monster-floorstanders-northumberland.2455974/

yes worth a try.

[Lawrence001]

Sorry he was too late they sold

[vinyljunky]

Dam those polk 9s are sold worth a gamble at 200 pounds

[Gazjam]

Welcome Back Amigo :thumbsup:

[vinyljunky]

May pull the trigger on monitor audio gold 100 5g steal of a deal Any thoughts guys

[Macca]

look okay but not great.

[vinyljunky]

Anyone heard a pair of buchardt p300

[Pigmy Pony]

How about these fellas? Should be good in a large room. Need a biggish car tho. And they're in That London.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285264791470?hash=item426b1b47ae:g:qegAAOSw8LRkUSi C&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAsNvgVD8nKtgYQo3cU4wiZtK%2Fbqu %2B%2FKIonFa2oc6dnrAgUoas9LpIs9oIJ34eITjb6ardNpfBi MDBLUKFRDb2Xs0iuelsiHJzLLe9HNAYozCAh5FH5wvBuYR6ifV NJYt2LrvEGwtRJiWhvF0ks2WrUVvQuqHiARNrr4ulrsyGwZSke ltF9BCUqn753oHcTgNWU3hWDpgC2leijrpHkf1SKh5Eus9a27E hSEXKCsfkOR8q%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8DM0bOEYg

[Lawrence001]

I could potentially sell my SD Acoustics SD1 3 way speakers. They are the original massive standmount version rather than the later floorstanders. 40x40 base narrowing to 40x30 top as they have a sloping baffle, 70cm tall. They could be collected from near Durham. I love them but they dominate my small listening room.

[vinyljunky]

Heard a pair of these guy in Washington had them sounded bit to smooth for my taste detail was there tho

[vinyljunky]

Lawrence I think those would dominate my room

[vinyljunky]

Forgot to tell you the room my set up would be going in May be a big open space but the kitchen would be to one side with a dining table so worried about room reflections guys

[Lawrence001]

Forgot to tell you the room my set up would be going in May be a big open space but the kitchen would be to one side with a dining table so worried about room reflections guysPM sent

[Macca]

Forgot to tell you the room my set up would be going in May be a big open space but the kitchen would be to one side with a dining table so worried about room reflections guys

does it have to be stand mounts? It really limits the options.

I wouldn't worry too much about reflections - in a large room you will get fewer early reflections and they are the ones that are the problem

[Jimbo]

Mission LX6-ii get great reviews and come in around £500.

[vinyljunky]

Looking at positioning speakers approx 2ft away from wall may consider floorstanders but not some big ugly mothers had a pair like that beautiful sound but my god no waf factor

[Macca]

Looking at positioning speakers approx 2ft away from wall may consider floorstanders but not some big ugly mothers had a pair like that beautiful sound but my god no waf factor

put a couple of panels up on the walls first reflection points it will do the job.

Aesthetics are a bit difficult since one man's meat etc...Those Missions James linked to look good, can't find any measured performance but Mission is all Peter Comeau designs now so should be competent - if you like the styling. And there's no worries over your amp being able to handle them.

[struth]

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition
Bookshelf Speakers

[vinyljunky]

Those b&w get good reviews grant just a thought listen to alot of electronica like the orb and underworld had a pair of beauhorn b2 my god they were an eyefull horn speakers thin bass

[struth]

i know nowt re electronica alas steven... but they might do you. certainly have waf as the come in 3 colours

[struth]

of course you could sell amp and go active.. even more waf:)

[vinyljunky]

Wish our lass would go active lol never heard a pair of active speakers always thought they would be a compromise

[Sherwood]

I have the Concept 20s and they are very good. These are a real bargain though.

https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p-11692-q-acoustics-concept-40-floorstanding-speakers.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwgqejBhBAEiwAuWHioMO4z9 K4li6gyI2uAa6RzqaUJGiooiWFDLVjjI2tVLYftKXT21uerBoC 1DMQAvD_BwE

[stuartm1962]

That is a large room and feel that you are limiting yourself by going for stand mount speakers. Including floor standers and panels opens up a huge range that could work for you. My favourites are Apogee and magnepan, which would work beautifully in that size room and a Krell powering them.

[Sherwood]

That is a large room and feel that you are limiting yourself by going for stand mount speakers. Including floor standers and panels opens up a huge range that could work for you. My favourites are Apogee and magnepan, which would work beautifully in that size room and a Krell powering them.

For £500?

[Pigmy Pony]

That is a large room and feel that you are limiting yourself by going for stand mount speakers. Including floor standers and panels opens up a huge range that could work for you. My favourites are Apogee and magnepan, which would work beautifully in that size room and a Krell powering them.

I'm sure that would work well, but he only has a budget of 500 quid. That won't buy much Magnepan, or Krell for that mattter.

How about something like these? Comfortably inside your budget, and well-reviewed.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175738743078?hash=item28ead86926:g:zDsAAOSwgyZkahR J&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPXHQvebGjK3I%2BNzmuthPKH62wH ZGzND%2Bmo%2B5N1byiUxIpDI0PaFtN5h0KV2iP1MHJEX%2BRj 0iRx7pt5YFIAO3u0IPQOhesl3i4xr3W8vHGxxCQHE7jB3MBbtS 1w7Am13ElI%2BTUYt%2B4GsSNbBiwgAQikGzIBZ1vNf%2FNwLp x%2Bu1AzSqOVSf4TB75HTj6Rlt6ekQy3hOqDH%2Fo%2F%2Bags LKyMkGxLvzAkot48EbOdQA%2F1feBq7DA1k4VlbnZYUCrWsu6m Wsg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR86nyLSIYg

[Sherwood]

I'm sure that would work well, but he only has a budget of 500 quid. That won't buy much Magnepan, or Krell for that mattter.

How about something like these? Comfortably inside your budget, and well-reviewed.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175738743078?hash=item28ead86926:g:zDsAAOSwgyZkahR J&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPXHQvebGjK3I%2BNzmuthPKH62wH ZGzND%2Bmo%2B5N1byiUxIpDI0PaFtN5h0KV2iP1MHJEX%2BRj 0iRx7pt5YFIAO3u0IPQOhesl3i4xr3W8vHGxxCQHE7jB3MBbtS 1w7Am13ElI%2BTUYt%2B4GsSNbBiwgAQikGzIBZ1vNf%2FNwLp x%2Bu1AzSqOVSf4TB75HTj6Rlt6ekQy3hOqDH%2Fo%2F%2Bags LKyMkGxLvzAkot48EbOdQA%2F1feBq7DA1k4VlbnZYUCrWsu6m Wsg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR86nyLSIYg

670m round trip?

[Pigmy Pony]

Yes I did notice it was a bit distant. Though the seller did say buyer could arrange their own courier. Anyway, that's just one example - there are several for sale at various locations.

Edit: there are only two listings for the "Freedom" speakers, both of which are located in That London. The Freedom moniker is an important distinction I believe.

[Macca]

I'm sure that would work well, but he only has a budget of 500 quid. That won't buy much Magnepan, or Krell for that mattter.




he's already got the Krell.

[Lawrence001]

Not had a reply to my PM so will bid on the speakers I shared the link to myself, as I said in the PM.

[Lawrence001]

Ah well they went well over my budget anyway [emoji23]

[Macca]

Ah well they went well over my budget anyway [emoji23]

what were they?

[Lawrence001]

NHTs

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295699883152

[Macca]

NHTs

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295699883152

I always wanted a go on those, think I did get a listen to one of their floorstanders years ago, but I'm not sure now.

They didn't go for unrealistic money.

[Lawrence001]

I always wanted a go on those, think I did get a listen to one of their floorstanders years ago, but I'm not sure now.

They didn't go for unrealistic money.No but I was banking on them not being well known and bagging a total bargain. Have no need at all for any more speakers otherwise.

[Macca]

No but I was banking on them not being well known and bagging a total bargain. Have no need at all for any more speakers otherwise.

too many positive comments out there probably. Only bargains these days are speakers that that get slagged off a lot but are actually really good.

[vinyljunky]

Well thanks for all the suggestions lads but I've pulled the trigger on a pair of tannoy xt8f gloss white so bit of waf keep the missus happy never heard a pair so gambling but always fancied trying a pair of dual concentric speakers

[Macca]

They should be a lot of fun.

[Lawrence001]

The only risks are overpowering bass and what What Hifi said "Tonally, these Tannoys aren’t the sweetest sounding performers around. You’ll have to take care not to partner them with anything that sounds overly forward or harsh, because they’ll do little to tone these qualities down."
Hopefully you'll be ok on both fronts and you'll like them.

[Macca]

Your not taking into account that the people who write for WTF know nothing about hifi :D

Just like NME in the 1980s - if they hated it rush out and buy it, if they liked it then it would be shite of the highest order.

[Macca]

actually just read it and they did seem to like them on balance.

[Lawrence001]

Yeah think they were 5* just take care partnering and with room.

[vinyljunky]

Well got them for bargain price so lm thinking not so much of a risk believe it or not my krell is a touch on the warm side of neutral just my opinion well you don't know your luck till your pants are down well people did say you need quality amplification so they shine watch this space

[Lawrence001]

Have you got them yet?

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