mpmuk said:
Thanks, DocG. I wouldn't have guessed - to my eyes they look tike things aimed at fashionistas rather than audiophile. I'll check them out at my local shops here in Leeds.
I'm also surprised about the small size. I had larger speakers in mind. The good news is that all my walls are solid brick. With appropriate mounts, they can take the weight.
As for budget, some £300?
No, AG = proper engineering. But they might be a tad expensive. In the clearance corner on their UK website, you find a pair of Nucleus Micro Ti's for £200. You'll have to add brackets, so not much left of the stated budget...
Do you have any demo opportunity nearby? With a stated frequency response of 80 Hz - 18 kHz, you may want to try if they're not too basslight to your taste. Adding a subwoofer undoubtedly helps, but raises the cost significantly...
Another (maybe unexpected) suggestion: Bose! What? The lifestyle speakers, as un-hifi as they come? Well, yes. I'm not talking about the little cubes and double-cubes, though. But the Direct/Reflecting speakers might be worth an audition. Not sure about UK-pricing, but the
201 is certainly within budget, the
301 maybe. Bose don't give specifications of their speakers, but your ears could tell you if you like them. They can be wall-mounted with dedicated brackets too. Just a thought.