Looking for new bookshelf speakers

[mpapo]

Hi,

My system is foobar2000 -> WASAPI -> dacmagic -> Sansui AU-X711 -> B&W DM1200 speakers

I want to replace my speakers with something more modern, I also think that the low mids on my B&W's sound ovely exagerated and voices sound muffled.

Characteristics I'm looking for:

- Open, airy, dynamic speakers

My amp is a monster, and isn't afraid of driving hard to drive speakers.

Models I'm currently looking at:

- Monitor Audio Bronze BX2, Tannoy Mercury V1

Feel free to suggest other models, that's why I'm here. The price of the Monitor Audio's is my maximum, so please consider that.

 

[Anonymous]

The BX2's are a great choice and sound very clean and neutral, have a look at the B&W 686's also or maybe even the MS Aviano 1XR.

All great bookshelf speakers imho.

 

[matthewpiano]

If you want a clean sound, the B&W 686s would be the wrong choice. I had a pair briefly and, although they do some things well for their size, they do lack in clarity. Much better for the money are the Mordaunt-Short Aviano 1XR or the Dali Lektor 2s (the latter of which I suspect might work well with Sansui amplification.)

 

[mpapo]

Thanks, those Mordaunt-Short Aviano's seem interesting and quite affordable!