Urgent help needed on speaker decision: BX2 or BR5??

[antandshar]

Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a quandry regarding some speakers i've been offered. I currently have some Monitor Audio BX2s, with a Marantz PM66 ki amp, Marantz cd5400 player and Technics SL1500 T/T with sme 3009 and shure V15 typeIII. I really like the current setup, but a friend has offered me some Monitor audio BR5s for £180. I used to have some Tannoy floorstanders, which i liked, but after an upgrade to the BX's there was no comparison. I suppose what i'm asking is: would i get a better more refined sound from the floorstanders as they have a separate bass and mid speakers, as opposed to the BX2's as the one driver does both?

I have to let the guy know by tomorrow morning, as he plans to sell them to a local hifi shop if i don't want them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Thompsonuxb]

If you have it in your pocket, get them.

You still have the option to sell them on if you hear no obvious improvement.

 

[macdiddy]

As the price for a new pair of BR5's was over £500, I would also say go for it, you say that you used to have some floorstanders so I think you will get on ok with these.

Hope this helps.

*music2*

 

[Paul.]

I love my BR5

£180 is not exactly mates rates though so I wouldn't Rush in to it.

best case on eBay is £180 so £160 after fees. £160 for cash would be fair mates rates.

 

[7760]

as he plans to sell them to a local hifi shop if i don't want them

For those £180?