- Aug 10, 2019
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Hello Audiophiles,
I'm new to this forum but first picked up a copy of What Hi-Fi in 1991 (I think), so it's been a love of sorts for quite a while.
Since moving house recently, and putting my hifi into a larger room, I've found that my Mordaunt Short MS 3.10 speakers are not quite up to it any more. The quality I've always admired about these baby MSes is the midrange - I've found it hard to find something with similarly reasonably clarity (for sensible money).
Basic stereo imaging isn't too bad, although there's not much depth to the soundstage. Bass, of course, isn't their strongest point, being tuneful but a little wooly and light, and treble has always seemed slightly strong, perhaps a bit rough even, though also quite "live". I don't mind music that's a little rough around the edges if it's captivating.
So, in an effort to correct these shortcomings, could anyone recommend something that I might pick up (secondhand, probably) for around £200-250 which can offer a tighter, deeper bass, more compelling soundstage and no reduction in mid- and treble clarity?
Principle parnering kit is a Sony STR-DA1200ES A/V receiver & Sony CDP-XE900E CD Player.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Many thanks,
warpeo
I'm new to this forum but first picked up a copy of What Hi-Fi in 1991 (I think), so it's been a love of sorts for quite a while.
Since moving house recently, and putting my hifi into a larger room, I've found that my Mordaunt Short MS 3.10 speakers are not quite up to it any more. The quality I've always admired about these baby MSes is the midrange - I've found it hard to find something with similarly reasonably clarity (for sensible money).
Basic stereo imaging isn't too bad, although there's not much depth to the soundstage. Bass, of course, isn't their strongest point, being tuneful but a little wooly and light, and treble has always seemed slightly strong, perhaps a bit rough even, though also quite "live". I don't mind music that's a little rough around the edges if it's captivating.
So, in an effort to correct these shortcomings, could anyone recommend something that I might pick up (secondhand, probably) for around £200-250 which can offer a tighter, deeper bass, more compelling soundstage and no reduction in mid- and treble clarity?
Principle parnering kit is a Sony STR-DA1200ES A/V receiver & Sony CDP-XE900E CD Player.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Many thanks,
warpeo