The Mezzo 1s are on sale in Richer Sounds for £220. I don't see a review of the 1s on here, but the Mezzo range seems to be generally well received and a step up from the Avianos. The Aviano 1s are on sale for £200 so it seems to me that the Mezzo 2s are the better option. Should I consider anything else though (a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.1s at £200, for example)? The room is about 200 square feet and I listen to a range of music, but mostly guitar-driven rock and indie.
I haven't decided what to match them with yet. They're probably going to spend a month or two connected to an absolute disgrace of a Sony mini system that I bought on Tottenham Court Road as a student. The World Cup and an entire new system in one month might be enough to end a perfectly good relationship.
I'm not interested in buying second hand, by the way, but if I'm making a mistake going so budget to start off with then please tell me. I'm quite relishing starting off with a decent budget system and gradually building something more emotional.
I'd be very grateful for any views. Particularly from anyone who's auditioned these speakers alongside others.
I haven't decided what to match them with yet. They're probably going to spend a month or two connected to an absolute disgrace of a Sony mini system that I bought on Tottenham Court Road as a student. The World Cup and an entire new system in one month might be enough to end a perfectly good relationship.
I'm not interested in buying second hand, by the way, but if I'm making a mistake going so budget to start off with then please tell me. I'm quite relishing starting off with a decent budget system and gradually building something more emotional.
I'd be very grateful for any views. Particularly from anyone who's auditioned these speakers alongside others.