Speaker Help

[lesmallett]

This seems to have been discussed many times, but nothing seems to have quite answered my questions.

I currently have a MA RX1 and RX centre set up at home. I have always used my Marantz SR7005 for music duties but recently added a Naim UnitiQute 2 into the equation which is brilliant.

Ever since then I have wanted to upgrade the fronts for better music listening but would always need to take into consideration the need for matching centre and rears/heights.

If it wasn't for surround sound then I would automatically go for the Kef LS50 which I demoed the other day. I also demoed the MA GX50 which I found dissapointing. I had high hopes for them as could have kept my Radius surrounds and just got the GX centre. I just didn't think they had the bass I like. I couldn't get the demo any Kef R100's but was told they are the same as the LS50's, which I know isn't the case.

Another dealer has told me the R100's are not much better than the RX1's I already have and as the R300 and GX100's are too big for my room I seem to have hit a brick wall. Anyone got any suggestions? My budget is limited sadly, I just hunt for bargains new or used.

 

[KidKomet]

What is your budget, room size and what kind of sound are you looking for in relation to the styles of music you listen to?

 

[lesmallett]

My room is 3.5m wide by 6 m. Music ranges from everything. Electronic, to Indie. I like to feel the kick of drums and feel some bass in dance tracks. I'm not a bass head though. Basically I would like a more muscial version of the RX1. I could afford £1200 to £1500 but not keen to spend all that just on the front 2, would want to factor in the centre.