Impossible Task? One Box

[record_spot]

Thank you for your reply. Sorry if the title is a little confusing. I could go active speakers and plug in the TT but I feel that this would limit my choice of speaker.

But if you like the sound of them, then where's the problem?

 

[record_spot]

What I keep seeing on the forum's is to trust your own ears. Only you can hear (or not) musical nuances between different configurations of hifi components.

Yes, to a degree, but it's still useful to get a range of opinions including reviewers when you're drafting your shortlist. Not least, as often you'll need to plan ahead if you're going instore for a demo. The days of turning up and everything being available to dem are long gone.

Trying out at home is the best way, at least in my experience and for my needs, but not everyone necessarily wants that.

 

[TomLewis17]

But if you like the sound of them, then where's the problem?

This where I need to take my wife as the aesthetic side is her point of view whereas the musicality is mine so we have to come to a compromise.

 

[Jasonovich]

I really wouldn't put too much credence to WHF reviews, they operate within their own bubble.
Other credited reviewers have given the Play the thumbs up. The only requirement for those is matching them up with the right pair of speakers.

Turan a little smug at times but he is a mighty fine reviewer, he's analytical and thorough with his reviews.

View: https://youtu.be/Db4TvSO5GLY?si=j4SOvY4xUIh9mOZJ

My favourite Geordie (and only Geordie 🙂 ) reviewer.
Nice to be chilled when you're reviewing a product and this guy has an abundance of it 🙂!

View: https://youtu.be/enKegQ4b7G4?si=vaP2lo_YFNXg1iqx

 

[record_spot]

This where I need to take my wife as the aesthetic side is her point of view whereas the musicality is mine so we have to come to a compromise.

Actives lessen the box count - or at least, they can do. Not in my home admittedly as I've several sources and you might need to consider a small subwoofer if you're going for the LSX II aforementioned (which also comes in a range of finishes).

Apart from the KEFs, they're Acoustic Energy's AE1 actives (but they're due an upgrade in or around November), and AV.com currently have a big discount on the JBL 4305P active down from £1200 to £799.

 

[TomLewis17]

My favourite Geordie (and only Geordie 🙂 ) reviewer.
Nice to be chilled when you're reviewing a product and this guy has an abundance of it 🙂!

View: https://youtu.be/enKegQ4b7G4?si=vaP2lo_YFNXg1iqx

Thanks for sending this review.

Due to room size and limited speaker placement I'm glad that he included the Wharfdale Evo 5.1's in the review as this is on my list of speakers to demo.

 

[TomLewis17]

Actives lessen the box count - or at least, they can do. Not in my home admittedly as I've several sources and you might need to consider a small subwoofer if you're going for the LSX II aforementioned (which also comes in a range of finishes).

Apart from the KEFs, they're Acoustic Energy's AE1 actives (but they're due an upgrade in or around November), and AV.com currently have a big discount on the JBL 4305P active down from £1200 to £799.

I was also looking at Elac's debut connex.

 

[matthewpianist]

"...the notes are in the right order..." Haha!!

 

[manicm]

There are many excellent all-in-ones to match your budget. Why not seek out a Paris Audio model used/demo?

 

[TomLewis17]

There are many excellent all-in-ones to match your budget. Why not seek out a Paris Audio model used/demo?

Thank you for the suggestion, although looking at the brand it's difficult to demo a product that is either an online retailer or a 4-5 hour drive just to get there. You'd think living near to the 2nd city you'd be inundated with options. Even nearest Richer Sounds is a 45 minute drive.

 

[DCarmi]

The Eversolo units design choice of having the cd drawer open at the side is a bit odd! Fine if it is on an open surface, but I suspect most people would want to use the space next to it to store e.g. CDs. I do, for one.

 

[matthewpianist]

The Eversolo units design choice of having the cd drawer open at the side is a bit odd! Fine if it is on an open surface, but I suspect most people would want to use the space next to it to store e.g. CDs. I do, for one.

The drawer also looks too cheap to me. It's basically just the kind of CD-ROM drive you'd find on a desktop PC - fine if you're using it for ripping, but it would soon cheapen the experience for regular CD users.

 

[manicm]

The Eversolo units design choice of having the cd drawer open at the side is a bit odd! Fine if it is on an open surface, but I suspect most people would want to use the space next to it to store e.g. CDs. I do, for one.

And of-course WHF's lukewarm review, which is not surprising - this is no powerhouse.

 

[jjbomber]

And of-course WHF's lukewarm review, which is not surprising - this is no powerhouse.

You mean, WhatHiFi is no powerhouse??? No, but it used to be.