Stand mount active speakers

[Roog]

My stereo system currently incorporates fairly large floor standing speakers with conventional multi box amplification. My missus, who likes the stereo has made a reasonable observation that it is visually a bit over powering for our living room.

So it pains me to say that I am beginning to look for a replacement system, but on the other hand this presents an opportunity too.
I am thinking of active speakers with at most one box front end. I may ditch the Hi-Fi rack.

Speakers seem to be the biggest obstacle, so I am looking for active stand mounts

I would be happy with Neumann or Genelec powered monitors but I fear the 'studio look' isn't going to be acceptable to my missus, which is sad but probably fair enough.

So I am looking for ideas for stand mount speakers which are 'Active' and the incorporation of DSP is attractive to me, but not essential.

Budget could stretch to £5k, maybe!

Cheers

 

[Al ears]

My stereo system currently incorporates fairly large floor standing speakers with conventional multi box amplification. My missus, who likes the stereo has made a reasonable observation that it is visually a bit over powering for our living room.

So it pains me to say that I am beginning to look for a replacement system, but on the other hand this presents an opportunity too.
I am thinking of active speakers with at most one box front end. I may ditch the Hi-Fi rack.

Speakers seem to be the biggest obstacle, so I am looking for active stand mounts

I would be happy with Neumann or Genelec powered monitors but I fear the 'studio look' isn't going to be acceptable to my missus, which is sad but probably fair enough.

So I am looking for ideas for stand mount speakers which are 'Active' and the incorporation of DSP is attractive to me, but not essential.

Budget could stretch to £5k, maybe!

Cheers

The Acoustic Energy AE1 Active speakers are supposed to be very good, have not heard them myself.
No DSP however, butif you need that there's something wrong with your set-up
The white finish might make them fit well in your room.

 

[Jasonovich]

My stereo system currently incorporates fairly large floor standing speakers with conventional multi box amplification. My missus, who likes the stereo has made a reasonable observation that it is visually a bit over powering for our living room.

So it pains me to say that I am beginning to look for a replacement system, but on the other hand this presents an opportunity too.
I am thinking of active speakers with at most one box front end. I may ditch the Hi-Fi rack.

Speakers seem to be the biggest obstacle, so I am looking for active stand mounts

I would be happy with Neumann or Genelec powered monitors but I fear the 'studio look' isn't going to be acceptable to my missus, which is sad but probably fair enough.

So I am looking for ideas for stand mount speakers which are 'Active' and the incorporation of DSP is attractive to me, but not essential.

Budget could stretch to £5k, maybe!

Cheers

Adams and Hedd are mighty fine professional monitor active speakers, your budget gives you some flexibility to purchase their top end models. Do check out their website. I got mine from Scan computers UK, they have a good returns policy.

Adams have DSP! Hedd have it as well (manually).

HEDD Type 05 MK2 White

Active Studio Monitor 5" Woofer (100 watts), 2" AMT tweeter (100 watts), Frequency range: 45 Hz - 40,000 Hz, Maximum sound pressure level: 112 dB, DSP system with integrated lineariser technology, CoP (Closed or Ported) technology to operate the...

www.thomann.co.uk

Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor (Single) - Limited Edition White - ADAM Audio from Inta Audio UK

ADAM Audio Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor (Single) - Limited Edition White Studio & Recording @ Inta-Audio is the UKs leading Pro Audio company specialising in Music PC Systems and Computer Music Solutions. Inta-Audio supply Pro Audio Music PC Systems and specialist computer music solutions to...

www.inta-audio.com

ADAM Audio S3V 9-Inch Three-Way Midfield Monitor

Get the ADAM Audio S3V 9-Inch Three-Way Midfield Monitor at Andertons Music Company today!

www.andertons.co.uk

 

[RoA]

I am with you that most 'studio' monitors are hardly acceptable in a domestic environment. Personally I'd perhaps exclude Genelec from this as they have at least an interesting industrial design, subjectively and have a cabinet that is made leagues better than most others.

 

[nopiano]

KEF LS50 wireless are a system in themselves. Active, including connections for legacy kit like CD players, but typically operated from an app on your iPad or phone. The ultra slim LS60 is better still, and a ‘tower’ but very discreet in various solid colour options, but not wood.

Doesn’t include DSP but KEF has some room equalisation options and look domesticated.

I agree with the Acoustic Energy AE1 Actives option, though they need a streamer or preamp. Available in a lush glossy wood finish if that is more your taste.

KEF wireless speaker systems compared, from LSX II to LS60 – which one should you buy?

From KEF LSX II LT to LS60 Wireless, all four current speaker systems tested and compared

www.whathifi.com

AE1 Active

Taking full advantage of Acoustic Energy’s considerable experience in the field of active speakers, the AE1 Active is designed to deliver convenience without trading performance.

www.acoustic-energy.co.uk

 

[Roog]

Many thanks for the ideas, some interesting studio monitor designs in there worth a look at.

Some years back, whilst trying a NAD M33, I had a listen to the Kef LS 60 speaker as they were in the room, I liked them, I just wonder if the missus could be convinced that they take up little or no more floor space as stand mount speakers?

Worth a try I guess.

Cheers

 

[Jasonovich]

Also consider the active Focal's, they're well established in the professional scene but they also bridge across to domestic HiFi, may appeal more to your missus

Focal Shape Twin Active Studio Monitor

Channelling premium studio-grade quality, experience your sessions with extensive frequency clarity with Focal's elite studio monitor!

www.pmtonline.co.uk

Your missus probably won't like the Genelec. I always found them to be overpriced.
Is it me, their top end models remind me of those flight cabin trollies!

 

[Roger_A]

Many thanks for the ideas, some interesting studio monitor designs in there worth a look at.

Some years back, whilst trying a NAD M33, I had a listen to the Kef LS 60 speaker as they were in the room, I liked them, I just wonder if the missus could be convinced that they take up little or no more floor space as stand mount speakers?

Worth a try I guess.

Cheers

Just point out how slim and elegant they look in one piece compared to how wide (find the widest you can) and industrial looking speaker stands are.

 

[Sam Sly]

I have a pair of Genelec G3 in my apartment.

I personally think they look good and sound fantastic. They passed my wife test and I got no complaints about the looks. They fit nicely into my living room.

The build quality is excellent and made out of aluminium. My young kids smashed in my old KEF LS50. They haven’t been able to do any damage or even put a scratch on my Genelecs (yet). This was my main reason for buying the Genelecs.

I believe the G series don’t have DSP though. Other Genelec series do have it.

I just ordered a Bluesound Node Icon to use with my Genelecs (for steamer, DAC and preamp duties) and I think this system is all I will need for a long time.

There are a couple of good reviews for the Genelec G3 on YouTube and another publication, which I’m sure you can find on Google.

I highly recommend the Genelec G series.

 

[twinkletoes]

I will just state that some of the above options are forgoing or at least assuming you have appropriate devices to plug these said active/powered speakers into, Ie a dac with a volume pot like that RME or and everosolo or blue sound node/icon,

If you want domestic expectancy id look at kef or buchardt audio 's Anniversary 10 with there platin hub,Its about the size of an Apple TV

 

[Roog]

Thanks for the comments:

Yes I have a couple of streamers and a RME adi-2 fs DAC which I currently use for PEQ (aka basic room correction)
LS60 "slim" tick
Genelec do the business I totally get this, not actually suggested this style of speaker to the missus yet, I didn't know that they were made of aluminum, that sounds good. Genelecs with sub might be good
Kef and Buchardt's definitely fit the bill, but I can see the next comment will be wheres the screen that shows what's playing! (My Modified Sony/Rpi streamer has a 7" touch screen, working cassette 'piano' keys and VU meters)

 

[daveh75]

If you want domestic expectancy id look at kef or buchardt audio 's Anniversary 10 with there platin hub,Its about the size of an Apple TV

I'd add Sonos Faber Duettos and Dynaudio Focus 10s to that list

 

[twinkletoes]

Thanks for the comments:

Yes I have a couple of streamers and a RME adi-2 fs DAC which I currently use for PEQ (aka basic room correction)
LS60 "slim" tick
Genelec do the business I totally get this, not actually suggested this style of speaker to the missus yet, I didn't know that they were made of aluminum, that sounds good. Genelecs with sub might be good
Kef and Buchardt's definitely fit the bill, but I can see the next comment will be wheres the screen that shows what's playing! (My Modified Sony/Rpi streamer has a 7" touch screen, working cassette 'piano' keys and VU meters)

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Lol I would have assumed a phone!

Ill add this would be some what redundant though with streaming active loud speakers like what kef offer

 

[daytona600]

£5k
HEDD Type 30 MK2


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[Jasonovich]

£5k
HEDD Type 30 MK2


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The CEO of Hedd was the original founder of Adam until he moved on to create his own company.
It's funny how they still mirror each others designs


The price for their top end is beyond insane but I suppose for the professional studio, this isn't unusual?

 

[daytona600]

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Hedd Atmos Dream Live the dream with this spectacular immersive audio package
£83,607

 

[skinnypuppy71]

I use a set of Acoustic energy ae1 active (Walnut with the matching stands) in a second system....in my small summer house, however at the moment I've taken them from there and brought them into the living room partnering them with a mytec Brooklyn bridge......it's a fantastic sounding unobtrusive little system especially if I removed my turntable ( not happening though) and I could be quite content with it as my main source of musical enjoyment....it's also more convenient for tv/movie duties compared to my primaluna dialogue premium hp, being a power hungry warm running amp.
Although if I had a 5k budget to play with....I'd seriously consider looking at the active pmc twenty range.

 

[Jasonovich]

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Hedd Atmos Dream Live the dream with this spectacular immersive audio package
£83,607


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Oh wow, monster!