House move - finally I can buy new speakers

[Dazed and Confused]

Hi,

I was on here about a year ago looking for speakers, but since then have moved, so never got round to it.

Now I'm settled, I'm thinking about getting some new speakers for my Sonos.

I have the Sonos, an MF X-150 amp, and some speaker stands, and some old, worthless speakers.

Should I:

A - sell the amp (for hopefully about £400), and buy some AVI ADM9.1 for use on the stands? Total cost about £700.

B - Buy some reduced Tannoy DC4T floorstanders? Total cost £500.

C - Something else entirely.

I'm currently liking option B, because it's cheaper. 😉

My main buying factors are:

Price. (I have my X-150 on constantly, though, so the Sonos can use it - so how much electricity will I save with the AVIs digital amp?)

The speakers have to sound best at low or medium volumes. (And high too, on occasion!)

The speakers will be up against a back wall.

They have to be able to handle all types of music.

The speakers have to look nice and discreet.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Or, if the Tannoy's are a good deal at £500, is there an alternative amp than the MF X-150 that would suit them better and cost less than £400? Then I could sell it, save money AND have a better sounding system.

 

[John Duncan]

Personally I'd try the Tannoys with the MF - I had an X-80 driving Revolutions a few years ago and it sounded absolutely brilliant. If that leaves you some money to go buy some more music (or beer), result.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Thanks for the reply.

My main problem is I am unable to demo either of the setups, so I'm relying on people's recommendations!

Can anyone point me to any reviews of either product?

 

[John Duncan]

Well the Tanny reviews here might give you some clues. As for the X-150, can't immediately find the X-150, but the MF site still has a review that made me buy the X-80 and X-Ray v3 in the first place

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Would the DC6T be better, as my room is quite large, or would being up against a wall cause problems?