Budget speaker to replace HB1

[grandwazoo]

I have a nad c325bee amp and c542 cd player in a room of 18ftx12ft.

i need to replace my heybrook hb1 speakers, nothing wrong with them but i need a smaller box size for the room.

after searching about my list so far is M/Audio bronze Bx2.

Dali lektor 2

Wharfdale 9.1.

so its 100-250 pounds price range. i know i have to listen to them first, but what is likely to be the star of this lot ?

and is there any others out there that i should make time for?

your help most appreciated

 

[Al ears]

Q Acoustics 2010i are arguably better than those on your list.

Oh and also Boston Acoustics A26 or Wharfedale Diamond 121's.

 

[GMK]

Q Acoustics 2010i are arguably better than those on your list

Any reason for these over the slightly larger (but still small) 2020i?

Another well reviewed speaker, look at the Tannoy DC4, available at £255 (£350 rrp)

 

[Al ears]

Q Acoustics 2010i are arguably better than those on your list

Any reason for these over the slightly larger (but still small) 2020i?

Another well reviewed speaker, look at the Tannoy DC4, available at £255 (£350 rrp)

Not at all really it is just that the 2010i's are cheaper and the Tannoy's just outside his budget.

(I never did get on with the smaller Tannoys myself so did not mention them)

 

[matthewpiano]

Personally I'd suggest the Tannoy Mercury V1 to go with the NAD. Very nice speakers and a bargain at the price. Q 2020i also excellent as are the Dali Zensor 1.

 

[grandwazoo]

Thanks guys more food for thought, just so happens my local hi fi dealer stocks b/acoustics and m/audio

and a few miles up the road another outlet does q acoustics.

thanks for the reply.

 

[Al ears]

Excellent. You are lucky to have such availability.

Take your time and audition as much as you can.