Which Shelf/Wall-bracket mount speakers?

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Hi What Hi-Fi gurus.

I need the floor space and have to swap my Tannoy DC2000s for some wall mounters!

I auditioned some B&W 685s (on stands) and liked the sound very much but they may be a tad too large and I've not heard them close to a wall or shelved.

I suppose I need some front ported cabinets. Don't mind spending up to £500 or is this foolish for shelf/wall-bracket mounted speakers?

Thinking through the range from Tannoy Mercury V1, Mission MX1, Diamonds 9.1, Bronze BX2, AE Aelite 1, B&W 685, Kef Q300, Tannoy Sig DC4....?

Any advice much appreciated.

Rich

 

[Pistol Pete1]

I used a pair of DC2000's for years.......

Great speakers.....you sure you wanna get rid of them???

 

[Anonymous]

No I don't really want to get rid but the front room is 5m x 4m and the speakers are against the longer of the walls.

Also they can be a bit piercing at high volumes even tho the bass is excellent. I know I'll miss that bass.

 

[Pistol Pete1]

Mine were sold on feebay for £142 in 2004......perfect condition, if not mint.

Sold, but order of the management (wife), as they looked old fashioned....

Bought the Q Acoustic 1010i 5.1 package, and wasn't happy. Brought some 1030i floorstanders, an still not happy compared with the tannoys.....

Only now, with the KEF Q500's, am I happy without my trusted Tannoys.....

From your list, people suggest the BX2's are very good....not sure how any will perform on wall brackets thou.....

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah "Da management" says it would be good to get the speakers off the floor.

The B&W685s come with a rear wall bracket and rubber rests! I'll have to take my amp down to local shop and listen to what they have (Monitor Audio and Kef).

 

[Pistol Pete1]

You may find the KEF's similar tweeter design sound the closest to the tannoy's......

but the Q300's are big boxes.......

Perhaps, have a listen to the smaller KEF Q100 too?

 

[Anonymous]

:? Anybody else have any advice or opinions?

 

[Anonymous]

I've added Dynaudio DM 2/7, Leema Xero and Rega RS1 to the top end of the list and Dali Zensor 1 to the not so top!

But after going to my local shop the salesman was so excited about Kef R series!