Changing of speakers , your ideas please

[domenn]

Hi guys , I have a Rega's RS5 floorstanders running with Leema elements amp , I want to change speakers to something smaller with bigger soundstage,theese speakers are just too big for my room I can't enjoy their full potential.

I am listening music on lower to medium levels , amp is 2x60w 8ohms , room is 3m x 3,30m , music from jazz to electronic , budget £700

thank You for suggestions

 

[Overdose]

Due out soon are the AVI DM5s, well worth short listing I reckon.

 

[plastic penguin]

Hi guys , I have a Rega's RS5 floorstanders running with Leema elements amp , I want to change speakers to something smaller with bigger soundstage,theese speakers are just too big for my room I can't enjoy their full potential.

I am listening music on lower to medium levels , amp is 2x60w 8ohms , room is 3m x 3,30m , music from jazz to electronic , budget £700

thank You for suggestions

Own the Pulse - they drive Totems well (s/hand Arros floorstander or Rainmakers), PMC TB2i, Kef R300...

 

[domenn]

My amp is 2 months old so no selling yet but Avi adm9's are on my radar for a long time but I just can't ... Shame there is not a headphone amp built in , but in the future I want to demo them for sure

 

[Overdose]

My amp is 2 months old so no selling yet but Avi adm9's are on my radar for a long time but I just can't ... Shame there is not a headphone amp built in , but in the future I want to demo them for sure

You wouldn't ditch the amp, you would use it for its preamp and DAC functions, not to mention its remote. The DM5s are straightforward actives and don't have the extra gubbins inside like the ADM9s.

You would connect the speakers with the pre outs on your Leema.

 

[domenn]

Interesting option Overdose , I'll have to wait for first reviews , thanx

 

[altruistic.lemon]

It's a rubbish option, the guy is clutching at straws. Whywaste an excellent amplifier on some low to midrange speakers? I'd go for Neat, if you could push the budget a bit, or Dynaudios providing you can give them space.

 

[domenn]

Before I had Rega brio r /dac combo I thought it will be an upgrade
But now after 2 months I've realised Rega sounded better sweeter , more exciting , not mentioning Rega dac . But I am not gonna sell new amp so I want to change speakers

 

[plastic penguin]

Leema's built-in preamps are darn good.

 

[domenn]

Leema's built-in preamps are darn good.

PP what speakers have You heard with your Pulse , I originally wanted Leema Pulse II but I ended up with Element ,

 

[plastic penguin]

Totem Arros, MA RS6 and GS10, Spendor SA-1 and A5, PMC DB1is. The ones that didn't impress as much were the Spendors. Found them, although very good in many areas, just a little too dark for my taste.

 

[domenn]

Totem Arros, MA RS6 and GS10, Spendor SA-1 and A5, PMC DB1is. The ones that didn't impress as much were the Spendors. Found them, although very good in many areas, just a little too dark for my taste.

how did You find pmc db1is ? Elements amp is just 60w is it gonna be ok to drive them ?

Thanx PP

 

[letsavit2]

Neat motive 2 ex demo, prices are down since the newer model is out.
These are compact floorstanders than can embarrass some speakers twice there size.

 

[plastic penguin]

Totem Arros, MA RS6 and GS10, Spendor SA-1 and A5, PMC DB1is. The ones that didn't impress as much were the Spendors. Found them, although very good in many areas, just a little too dark for my taste.

how did You find pmc db1is ? Elements amp is just 60w is it gonna be ok to drive them ?

Thanx PP

Fabulous.The Elements should have more than enough quality to drive the DB1s, however, the only concern is the lack of bass compared to floorstander, hence why I mentioned the Totem Arros: Although a floorstander they have tiny dimensions and so easy to place. The bass is impressive but they will need a bit extra to drive. the Elements should be fine, as long as you don't need disco levels.

*EDIT* If you're looking for a speaker with the same characteristics as the DB1i but with added grunt, look for a pair of TB2is.