Bookshelf speaker upgrade

[Q Bass]

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I’ve put the 1020s on ebay and I’m wanting a bookshelf speaker that can offer me more depth [/b]

I’ve put the 1020s on ebay and I’m wanting a bookshelf speaker that can offer me more depth [/b]

I have around £200 to spend and want a pair of speakers that can do a better job of bass than my 1020s [/b]

I have around £200 to spend and want a pair of speakers that can do a better job of bass than my 1020s [/b]

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[dave_k]

What are you going to be running them off?

 

[AL13N]

Plenty of good options at that price, especially if you consider ex-dem/second-hand.

I'd add Alesis Monitor One MKII to the list. Only £120 and excellent value for money. Will definitely give you more depth/bass.

Try to get a home demo, or if not possible, use your own amp when auditioning.

 

[Q Bass]

I don't' mind ex-demo/second hand but at the moment I have to stick with magnetically shielded speakers as they will be placed right next to my CRT TV so B&W are out of the question which is very sad as I love the B&W sound



I have just sold my Yamaha receiver and Denon micro system so I'm looking to get a new micro system either the new Denon DM38 or then New Onkyo that will be out next month

I would love to have full size separates but this little set up is for the bedroom



Cheers

 

[d_a_n1979]

Dependent upon musical tastes and what amp youre running (plus if you've got stands for the speakers) I'd be looking at the likes of the M/A BR2's or a decent 2nd hand pair of B&W 602 S2's or S3's.

Thoese 3 mentioned speakers will wipe the floor with the Missions!

 

[Anonymous]

d_a_n1979:Dependent upon musical tastes and what amp youre running (plus if you've got stands for the speakers) I'd be looking at the likes of the M/A BR2's or a decent 2nd hand pair of B&W 602 S2's or S3's.Thoese 3 mentioned speakers will wipe the floor with the Missions!Are the B&Ws you mention shielded?

 

[Q Bass]

I have some stands and my music taste is varied

I think the B&W speakers mentioned are not shielded

The BR2s seem good with extension down to 42 Hz but I'm not so sure about the looks

Cheers

 

[d_a_n1979]

Not sure TBH but I have always had my B&W speakers on stands either side of my TV (about 4" away max) and have NEVER had any issues what so ever

My B&W CM5's are currently eitherside of my TV now with about a 6" gap and again no issues

 

[Q Bass]

Is your TV an old style CRT one?

Cheers

 

[the record spot]

For that money, and if you don't mind going secondhand, Mission's 751 will take some beating. £300 in its' day and it was a fantastic speaker with all kinds of music for me. Open, detailed, punchy as hell and you'll probably get a pair for £100-150.

 

[d_a_n1979]

Q Bass:
Is your TV an old style CRT one?

Cheers

No it's a Panasonic plasma

The TV before that was a Sony Bravia LCD and that was absolutley fine as well

 

[Q Bass]

LCD and Plasma TVs are fine but CRT TVs like mine will get damaged

Cheers