Recent content by JohnnyKid

I probably should have given the 220s more of a chance. I just found them muddy in story compared to the likes of BX2 and Zensor 1s. Having said that, I'm not convinced the store had run them in for very long, so it may have improved. I think my issue with them was mainly asthetic to be honest...

Thanks all. Turns out I've missed out on the Q100s. Shame, I think they would have been perfect. I have however been offered a pair of as-new open box Zensor 1s in walnut for £149, so I've gone for those as an interim measure. They're by no means perfect, but they're very good and I can't resist...

Thanks Matthew, I agree, the price for the KEFs is great (they're ex-demo, but perfect condition). I was just slightly concerned about the "thin, delicate treble" I've read about in some reviews and comments (although this was in reference to the larger Q300). The one thing that really impresses...

The 3020 does look interesting. I think I'm slightly put off as my current speakers are the 1020i, which are unrelentingly dull! Also, I imagine they'll bring out an "i" variant of the 3020 in 6 months or so! Might be worth a listen though, given how hightly thought of the 2020i is. I did...

Hello all, After pretty much a month of umming and ahing, and countless home demos, my wife has now decreed that I simply must make a decision on our living room speakers, or I will drive her mad! Fair enough really, I have taken indecision to hitherto unseen levels on this issue! Had a...

I've also been going through the surprisingly difficult speaker choice process at this price point. Home auditioned a pair of BX2s, and while they are seriously impressive in terms of looks, build and detail, they are far too clinical and actually left me with with ringing ears, even at low...

Blimey, even in the second hand market, those are seriously expensive speakers! If only! I definitely have a problem with treble overwhelming my ear and sounding sibilant. My local RS has a set of Focal Chorus 705 on clearance. From the limited information I can find online, these appear to be...

Haha! I'll file that tip under "Absolute Last Resort"!

Problem is, this amp is the only one that offered everything I need at my budget. It's a pretty good amp, just clearly not suited to these speakers. Surely there must be a set of speakers that will work well with it at this budget. Perhaps I need to return to where I started in the sub-£200...

Well, I've had the Dalis for a week now, and unfortunately they are causing similar problems with my ears to the BX2s, albeit not quite to the same extent. I fear this may have something to do with the increased frequency range delivered by both sets of speakers, and my ears simply not being...

Yep, taking it down just one notch on the bass does give it all an uplift, not that I'm sure it needs it to be honest. I guess in ideal world, one shouldn't need to touch the tone controls. One day I will definitely treat myself to a really top notch amp, and I guess the good thing about the...

They're standmounted, either side of a 42 inch tv in the corner of a room that's approx 12'x18'. The rear of the speakers is angled to the wall but they have approx 8-10" of breathing space. I'm really enjoying these speakers. I was going to stick some tv on about an hour ago, but I just find...

Very quick update on the Zensor 3s; I really like them so far. Bigger, fuller sound with slightly less detail than the BX2s but much more warmth while still retaining very good clarity. Perhaps a bit too much bass for my taste but only very slightly and it's actually very good at low volume v...

The chaps in RS were incredulous when I popped in at lunch time to swap the BX2s for the Zensor 3s. They really couldn't believe I didn't like them! They seemed to think I'd find the treble just as harsh on the Zensors, but with overbearing bass?! That's completely at odds with what I've read...

Thanks Dave, good advice. I've just phoned RS and they've agreed to let me home auditon the Zensor 3s for a few days, so that's what I'll do. From what I've read elsewhere, as well as what you've said, these would seem the best option for my listening needs at this price point (my wife will be...