I’m building a new listening area/theatre, which will replace my current setup of JBL 305p mk2’s. I plan on buying Denon AVR-X1700H, SVS SB-1000 PRO or 3000 micro sub, but I can’t decide for the bookshelf speakers. Here are my finalists after a bit of research:

  • Elac DBR6.2
  • Triangle Borea BR03
  • KEF Q350
  • Focal Chora 806
  • Q Acoustics 5020 or 3030i

Which would be the best for 50/50 usage for movies and music. I listen to all genres. Room size is around 20-25 m².

  • xuddish@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    i would recommend the arendal audio 1961 monitors, do not waste money on ported design especially when you got subwoofer.

      • xuddish@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        cheaper to make, more absorbing material inside so less box sound comes thru the woofer, smaller box, plays louder without a high pass filter, no phase change like a port produces, and there are no unwanted resonances in the box coming out of the port, and dsp work better on sealed boxes.

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    10 months ago

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  • Bwoaaaaaah@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you can listen to them you should do so but that’s not always the case.

    I can help a tiny bit with the sound of the elac’s. I have the debut reference 62. I had initially bought them for my bedroom system and in a medium/small bedroom they were quite nice. I’ve sinced moved to a house and a bedroom system no longer flys with the wife. I did try them in my theatre area (maybe 8’x 20’ but it’s just a guess) they felt too small for the space. I didn’t have a sub with them though.

    As for their sound, for their size they have great bass and timing (or cohesion between the drivers). I thought their soundstage was their next best attribute but nothing like a giant killer. As for the negatives, or things that werent to my taste, they are a dark speaker. After some listening and considering I did most of my listening on this system at night I got used to it or appreciated it but I wouldn’t say it’s the best for tv useage. If you love highs these also aren’t the best, but I’m not a lover myself so I was happy with them. I never felt fatigued. I loved the front port design and their build quality was excellent for their price.

  • NatureBoyJ1@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    There is no best.

    Somewhere there is a pair of speakers that blend with your room and electronics to generate a sonic signature that a) gives the flattest response or b) gives a response curve that pleases you the most. You will never find this pair of speakers.

    Somewhere there is a pair of speakers that match your style and decor choice perfectly. You won’t find these either.

    There are many speakers that are very good in both categories. Sadly, the best way to narrow them down are to listen to them in your space. But that is unlikely to happen unless you are willing to buy & return a whole bunch of speakers.

    The list you provided are all decent speakers.

    Crutchfield has some of them on pretty good sale. I don’t know about shipping to Europe.

    And to follow the tradition of not answering your question and throwing more choices at you. Paradigm makes nice bookshelves in that price range.