Hi all,
After much deliberating, auditioning and help here, I've upgraded to Arcam's A19 and irDAC, and now feel my Mission 773e floorstanders are a weak link.
I love them with sparse jazz, classical and electronica, but have always felt they’re a bit laid back with house, techno or fuller orchestral pieces. Bass can be big and deep, but often feels like it's playing catch rather than driving the music it forward. I’ve had Acoustic Energy Aegis Ones and, though less refined in treble and mid, their bass was tighter and made faster music a lot more fun than the Missions.
Long story short, I'm looking for small bookshelfs that sing with classical, jazz and folk, but don't hold back with funk, soul and modern dance music. My room is 16x10 foot, and the speakers will be on a short wall. One will be within 10 inches of a side wall and they will sit on bookshelves, so close to the rear wall.
Budget is £400 to £1000 and I’d consider second hand.
So far, the PMC DB1i and Guru Junior seem about right – it would be great if you have any more suggestions.
Thanks a lot,
James
After much deliberating, auditioning and help here, I've upgraded to Arcam's A19 and irDAC, and now feel my Mission 773e floorstanders are a weak link.
I love them with sparse jazz, classical and electronica, but have always felt they’re a bit laid back with house, techno or fuller orchestral pieces. Bass can be big and deep, but often feels like it's playing catch rather than driving the music it forward. I’ve had Acoustic Energy Aegis Ones and, though less refined in treble and mid, their bass was tighter and made faster music a lot more fun than the Missions.
Long story short, I'm looking for small bookshelfs that sing with classical, jazz and folk, but don't hold back with funk, soul and modern dance music. My room is 16x10 foot, and the speakers will be on a short wall. One will be within 10 inches of a side wall and they will sit on bookshelves, so close to the rear wall.
Budget is £400 to £1000 and I’d consider second hand.
So far, the PMC DB1i and Guru Junior seem about right – it would be great if you have any more suggestions.
Thanks a lot,
James