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[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

hi all , ive finally whilst off work done it and placed an order for Yamaha AS301 AMP and Pro-Ject Elemental so i can finally listen to my LP's.

i have a Sony CMT 750NXi at the mo that is good for Dab abd plugging my iphone into and was thinking o using its speakers temporaily

im looking at Dali Zensor Pico's but not sure how they will handle the rock / metal or shouty music as partner calls it (devil driver and such).

i have stands thats sony cabs sit on nicely and Pico's would fit nicely as well.

i keep being drawn to the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 and MR1 or 2.

having heard both over my puter speakers the monitors just sounded smooth.

i would go and test listen but currently cant drive as only one shoulder is functioning and Currys dont stock anything like lol

any thing else in the £100-200 range i should be looking at cheers

 

[Vladimir]

The Pico's are designed to work with a subwoofer in a 5.1 setup, hanging from walls. So I think you should be looking into different speakers. In that budget Wharfedale Diamonds, Dali Zensor and Q Acoustics.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

lots are pushing the Q Acoustics are they really that good?

hadnt realised the Picos were sub use , hmmmm scratch them of the list then

 

[Vladimir]

I haven't heard the Q Acoustics but I liked the Wharfedale Diamonds, especially at their price. Many forum members here love the QAs and they come frequently recommended so I threw them in the mix.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

cheers, its been almost 20yrs since i had proper hifi and a lots changed

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I used to have the QA 2020i's but changed them for Dali Zensor 3's, and I instantly noticed a difference in sound quality. If you can, stretch your budget to the Zensor 3's, if you can't, then I would guess that the 2020i's would be a little better than the Zensor 1's, but not by much.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

I used to have the QA 2020i's but changed them for Dali Zensor 3's, and I instantly noticed a difference in sound quality. If you can, stretch your budget to the Zensor 3's, if you can't, then I would guess that the 2020i's would be a little better than the Zensor 1's, but not by much.

so the new QA 3020 should be better still , in theory that they are better than 2020? wish i could get past the look, cab you use them on normal stands or do they have to used on the dedicated stands - stupid question im guessing

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I know nothing about the 3020's, sorry.

There are a lot of 2nd hand bargains out there, so if you're not bothered about getting new, £200 will get you some really good quality speakers. Just don't rush in, you'll end up regretting it.

Why not start another thread, or have a look through some older threads to see about buying 2nd hand speakers?

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

cheers, id love to go and listen to them but currently in capcitated as one arm is strapped up and no driving

im sorta pushng for monitor audios as they just sound cleaner to me , just to decide if i want old or new as you say

 

[Al ears]

cheers, id love to go and listen to them but currently in capcitated as one arm is strapped up and no driving

im sorta pushng for monitor audios as they just sound cleaner to me , just to decide if i want old or new as you say

Sorry you are incapacitated. If you fancy MA speakers then the Bronze 2's are getting excellent reviews, have not heard them yet though. They should be on your shortlist.

 

[Al ears]

Sorry you are incapacitated.

I fear speakers will be of no use to him if he hasn't got a head? *biggrin*

That's decapitated BB

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Sorry you are incapacitated.

I fear speakers will be of no use to him if he hasn't got a head. *biggrin*

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Sorry you are incapacitated.

I fear speakers will be of no use to him if he hasn't got a head. *biggrin*

That's decapitated BB

That was the joke, Al. *smile*

 

[Al ears]

Sorry you are incapacitated.

I fear speakers will be of no use to him if he hasn't got a head. *biggrin*

That's decapitated BB

That was the joke, Al. *smile*

Thought it might have been, it's been a long day.

 

[matthewpiano]

lots are pushing the Q Acoustics are they really that good?

hadnt realised the Picos were sub use , hmmmm scratch them of the list then

Yes, Q Acoustics are really that good. I'm currently enjoying 2020i with a Yamaha A-S501, and its a very enjoyable and involving combination. I'm not feeling any desire to get my Dynaudio or Rega speakers out instead at this stage.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

I'm all ears and pretty armless

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

lots are pushing the Q Acoustics are they really that good?

hadnt realised the Picos were sub use , hmmmm scratch them of the list then

Yes, Q Acoustics are really that good. I'm currently enjoying 2020i with a Yamaha A-S501, and its a very enjoyable and involving combination. I'm not feeling any desire to get my Dynaudio or Rega speakers out instead at this stage.

so the 3020 would be a good choice on the Yamaha AS 301? Shame all the sound reviews on YouTube are either poor quality or sound highly clinical

 

[Vladimir]

This one isn't that bad.

 

[Al ears]

lots are pushing the Q Acoustics are they really that good?

hadnt realised the Picos were sub use , hmmmm scratch them of the list then

Yes, Q Acoustics are really that good. I'm currently enjoying 2020i with a Yamaha A-S501, and its a very enjoyable and involving combination. I'm not feeling any desire to get my Dynaudio or Rega speakers out instead at this stage.

so the 3020 would be a good choice on the Yamaha AS 301? Shame all the sound reviews on YouTube are either poor quality or sound highly clinical

Never use YouTube as a judge of sound quality, go audition yourself.

 

[matthewpiano]

It should be a good combination, but I'm not familiar with the A-S301 in comparison to my A-S501, or the 3020 in comparison to my 2020i. Ideally you should get to hear them first.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

Thanks all, I can't currently travel / drive / due to my shoulder.

i know I really should be listening to them but 6-12wks is a loooooooong time , hence reviews after reviews

 

[Al ears]

Thanks all, I can't currently travel / drive / due to my shoulder.

i know I really should be listening to them but 6-12wks is a loooooooong time , hence reviews after reviews

6-12 weeks before a mate will drive (or should that be rides, looking at your icon) you to auditions, the swines!

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

Thanks all, I can't currently travel / drive / due to my shoulder.

i know I really should be listening to them but 6-12wks is a loooooooong time , hence reviews after reviews

6-12 weeks before a mate will drive (or should that be rides, looking at your icon) you to auditions, the swines!

i know what you mean , they work crazy shifts like me (when I work), and are 30-40 miles away , parents 50, thank god for delivery as carrying audio on a bike would be fun lol, I do have a car as well , it sits there gets used on nights vowed to never use the bike ever again on nights.

my nearest audio shop is richer sounds Leicester , still thinking train trip

 

[Al ears]

Thanks all, I can't currently travel / drive / due to my shoulder.

i know I really should be listening to them but 6-12wks is a loooooooong time , hence reviews after reviews

6-12 weeks before a mate will drive (or should that be rides, looking at your icon) you to auditions, the swines!

i know what you mean , they work crazy shifts like me (when I work), and are 30-40 miles away , parents 50, thank god for delivery as carrying audio on a bike would be fun lol, I do have a car as well , it sits there gets used on nights vowed to never use the bike ever again on nights.

my nearest audio shop is richer sounds Leicester , still thinking train trip

There's Cymbiosis, Leicester hifi, Sevenoaks, and Superfi as well, you could make a day of it. ;-)

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_1699583473633194]

Sounds like a plan , think I've decided, ma bronze 1, Dali Zensor 1 , currently enjoying ozzy through the 6ohm sonys off my cmt750 nxi man I've so missed vinyl