4000€, for a tiny room..

[Laurent MEYER]

I really, really, thank everyone for the help. I am in France right now
I have a nice view of what can be done...but for the speakers it's not very clear.
Speakers that may be a fit :
- Q Acoustics 5020/5040
- Buchardt S400 MK2
- Kef R3 Meta
- Wharfedale Aura 2 / Linton heritage
- MoFi sourcepoint 8
- Focal Aria X N1
- Rega AYA
- Elac Vela 404.2

The speakers specs are:
- Amps : Audiolab 8000A (temporarily) & Rega Elex/Elicit mk5
- Should be small enough
- Punchy bass
- Will be close to the wall
- Will be used at low volume (all day long...)

Again, your thoughts ?
Thank you,

Laurent (From Lyon/France or San Mateo, CA/USA )

 

[Jasonovich]

I really, really, thank everyone for the help. I am in France right now
I have a nice view of what can be done...but for the speakers it's not very clear.
Speakers that may be a fit :
- Q Acoustics 5020/5040
- Buchardt S400 MK2
- Kef R3 Meta
- Wharfedale Aura 2 / Linton heritage
- MoFi sourcepoint 8
- Focal Aria X N1
- Rega AYA
- Elac Vela 404.2

The speakers specs are:
- Amps : Audiolab 8000A (temporarily) & Rega Elex/Elicit mk5
- Should be small enough
- Punchy bass
- Will be close to the wall
- Will be used at low volume (all day long...)

Again, your thoughts ?
Thank you,

Laurent (From Lyon/France or San Mateo, CA/USA )

Revy has both the Rega Elex and the Elac Vela and this combination works well, having the actual product is better than reviews you see on YT or WHF and I think it's worth exploring.


With the exception of the KEF where the bottom end frequencies are not so prominent, you can add a subwoofer I guess. The other speakers you mentioned are a worthy option but also consider the Dali range of speakers.

Such as the Dali Rubicon 2 speakers, small yes but good enough for your office. You can always pair it up with a subwoofer, if necessary.

Dali Rubicon 2 Speakers

The Rubicon 2 stand speaker is the perfect blend between compact size and large sound performance. With the solid MDF cabinet, the RUBICON 2 has a perfect working environment for its ultra-light 29 mm soft dome tweeter, 6.5 inch wood fibre low-loss driver, and gold-plated terminals. It is rich...

petertyson.co.uk

 

[Laurent MEYER]

Revy has both the Rega Elex and the Elac Vela and this combination works well, having the actual product is better than reviews you see on YT or WHF and I think it's worth exploring.

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With the exception of the KEF where the bottom end frequencies are not so prominent, you can add a subwoofer I guess. The other speakers you mentioned are a worthy option but also consider the Dali range of speakers.

Such as the Dali Rubicon 2 speakers, small yes but good enough for your office. You can always pair it up with a subwoofer, if necessary.

Dali Rubicon 2 Speakers

The Rubicon 2 stand speaker is the perfect blend between compact size and large sound performance. With the solid MDF cabinet, the RUBICON 2 has a perfect working environment for its ultra-light 29 mm soft dome tweeter, 6.5 inch wood fibre low-loss driver, and gold-plated terminals. It is rich...

petertyson.co.uk

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Interesting !!! But you've just added one more speaker to the list !!! lol

 

[Laurent MEYER]

!! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU TIME AND COMMENTS !!!

After hours of reading, my choice is :

Rega Elicit MK5 + Elac Vela BS 403 (or VBS404.2 if available)

Do you think it is a good match ?

 

[gasolin]

Rega Elicit MK5 + Elac Vela BS 403 (or VBS404.2 if available)

Do you think it is a good match ?

Not 100%

The op of the thread im linking to actually has elac velo speaker although bigger (different load compared to bookshelf speakers) i wouldn't do it

Rega Elicit mk5 4ohm: overheating is real 😟

It’s the first warm weekend running my amp with 4ohm speakers. Started getting c. 2 hours playtime before the amp shuts itself off. The amp has a new temporary home underneath my entirely unsuitable unit. It feels cooler down there & there’s more breathing space on all sides. I’ll see how well...

forums.whathifi.com

 

[Laurent MEYER]

Not 100%

The op of the thread im linking to actually has elac velo speaker although bigger (different load compared to bookshelf speakers) i wouldn't do it

Rega Elicit mk5 4ohm: overheating is real 😟

It’s the first warm weekend running my amp with 4ohm speakers. Started getting c. 2 hours playtime before the amp shuts itself off. The amp has a new temporary home underneath my entirely unsuitable unit. It feels cooler down there & there’s more breathing space on all sides. I’ll see how well...

forums.whathifi.com

Oh My !!! Thanks so much for the info !
So I need to find an other amp / dac + phono stage....
Honestly I have the money and it's almost impossible to get a descent setup... for my need.

 

[gasolin]

Different amp is recommended

Try looking,listen to amps like Rotel S14,Cambridge Audio EVO 150,NAD C 399

 

[Laurent MEYER]

OK, the NAD C399 (+USB ext) seems to fit the bill !
Thank you

 

[gasolin]

it's got power and many think it sounds very good

 

[Laurent MEYER]

I've just ordered a NAD C399 + a pair of ELAC VELA 404.2...
Will see..
Thank you all for your advices !

 

[Jasonovich]

I've just ordered a NAD C399 + a pair of ELAC VELA 404.2...
Will see..
Thank you all for your advices !

Enjoy!

 

[landco]

- I really enjoy heavy basses (but a sub is not an option)

"I love to live, but breathing air is not an option"

 

[Laurent MEYER]

I have received the amp (NAS C 399 + USB and Dirac). I still have to order the speakers.
In your opinion, should I go with the ELAC Vela 403.2 or 404.2 ?
Thank you!

 

[Jasonovich]

I have received the amp (NAS C 399 + USB and Dirac). I still have to order the speakers.
In your opinion, should I go with the ELAC Vela 403.2 or 404.2 ?
Thank you!

The latter I believe is the newer model. Prices are all over the place but 403.2 should be cheaper or you may find an excellent deal for 404. Either is great, it's your call


PS I hope you find your 404, great name!!!

 

[twinkletoes]

I really, really, thank everyone for the help. I am in France right now
I have a nice view of what can be done...but for the speakers it's not very clear.
Speakers that may be a fit :
- Q Acoustics 5020/5040
- Buchardt S400 MK2
- Kef R3 Meta
- Wharfedale Aura 2 / Linton heritage
- MoFi sourcepoint 8
- Focal Aria X N1
- Rega AYA
- Elac Vela 404.2

The speakers specs are:
- Amps : Audiolab 8000A (temporarily) & Rega Elex/Elicit mk5
- Should be small enough
- Punchy bass
- Will be close to the wall
- Will be used at low volume (all day long...)

Again, your thoughts ?
Thank you,

Laurent (From Lyon/France or San Mateo, CA/USA )

Active Jbl 4305P everything can be hooked up to them including legacy devices such a turntables as long as you have an external phono stage. Job done loads of money left supposed to be £2k can be had for £1300 at the moment thinking about getting some myself

EDIT sorry I have been politely informed by the kind gasolin that you have found an option for amp so these wont work but the passive versions might be worth a look

 

[gasolin]

Active Jbl 4305P everything can be hooked up to them including legacy devices such a turntables as long as you have an external phono stage. Job done loads of money left supposed to be £2k can be had for £1300 at the moment thinking about getting some myself

Wtf is then the point of buying an expensive nad C399 if you just gonna buy active speakers ??

 

[twinkletoes]

Wtf is then the point of buying an expensive nad C399 if you just gonna buy active speakers ??

Take it easy Dude wind your neck in.

I read this and nothing else because quite frankly I can't be bothered to read the rest so my mistake

"Hello guys,

My specs:
- Budget : 4000€ : Speakers + Amp/DAC
- The office is tiny room with a slopping ceiling and an open wall.
- The speakers will have to be close to the wall (20cms ??)
- I really enjoy heavy basses (but a sub is not an option)
- My music style is, well, everything groovy and slappy.
- Still the speaker should be drivable by an Audiolabs 8000A (Temporarily)

What are you thoughts ?
Thank you,,
Laurent."


looks like in the mean time since there first post they have bought NAD I simply didnt see/skipped a few posts (all posts) and just missed that detail.

lol

Quite frankly I don't care take or leave the advice

All you had to say quite politely is "I believe he/she has bought an amp so your option you just gave is N/A " simple really isn't it

 

[gasolin]

That is not how i am

 

[Laurent MEYER]

Ok, we are going to calm down and... Answer the question which is : ELAC 404.2 vs 403.2 .
Thank you!

 

[Laurent MEYER]

"I love to live, but breathing air is not an option"

You are right, I am starting to think seriously to the ELAC RS500...

 

[Laurent MEYER]

The latter I believe is the newer model. Prices are all over the place but 403.2 should be cheaper or you may find an excellent deal for 404. Either is great, it's your call

View attachment 7257
PS I hope you find your 404, great name!!!
View attachment 7258

I will call it 401...

 

[Jasonovich]

That is not how i am

Please guys - let's not put out the fire with Gasoline

View: https://youtu.be/A9I7U4nuR_I?si=fdlTbqcos6LgW4hg

 

[gasolin]

why elac why not dynaudio evoke 20 , kef r3 meta or dali rubicon 2 or rubikore 2 ?

 

[Al ears]

Ok, we are going to calm down and... Answer the question which is : ELAC 404.2 vs 403.2 .
Thank you!

In a small room the 403.2

 

[Laurent MEYER]

why elac why not dynaudio evoke 20 , kef r3 meta or dali rubicon 2 or rubikore 2 ?

1 of the specs is : close to the wall