The pair I heard were positioned quite normally, neither tight to a wall nor right out in free space, like all speakers, some experimentation with positioning is required.plastic penguin said:Do the Martin Logans need a decent amount of space? Presumably, the OP has limited space, hence why he's asked about standmounts (just guessing).
+1davedotco said:One of my favourite £1000 stand mounts is the Motion 15, this relatively small speaker is fairly sensitive, easy to drive and has a fairly dynamic and beautifully open presentation. I have heard them work very well with a sub if deep bass is important, but even without they sound pretty convincing on a lot of material.
Sure there are plenty of better known alternatives but if you are prepared to look a little off the mainstream these are definitely worth trying.
While I agree and ATC is my top of list I only recommend if the op has top range ampnopiano said:There are models that should suit from all the leading brands. I'd personally put PMC and ATC near the top of my list, but there are many others. Take your time and audition as many as you can, preferably at home once you've shortlisted.
+2. PMC db1 gold (or db1i, same speaker) also worth considering. Twenty series might be a bit too lean with Yamaha, but op might like it.Al ears said:+1davedotco said:One of my favourite £1000 stand mounts is the Motion 15, this relatively small speaker is fairly sensitive, easy to drive and has a fairly dynamic and beautifully open presentation. I have heard them work very well with a sub if deep bass is important, but even without they sound pretty convincing on a lot of material.
Sure there are plenty of better known alternatives but if you are prepared to look a little off the mainstream these are definitely worth trying.
+1Andrewjvt said:While I agree and ATC is my top of list I only recommend if the op has top range ampnopiano said:There are models that should suit from all the leading brands. I'd personally put PMC and ATC near the top of my list, but there are many others. Take your time and audition as many as you can, preferably at home once you've shortlisted.
Yep, I have them, and am more than happytonky said:Kef R300
A very good standmount - expressive - detailed - spacious soundstage with an extended bass response (good for the size of the speaker)
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Agree on the bite bit. I, for one, wouldn't partner Kef R300 or Q Acoustics Concepts with Yamaha. Besides Martin Logan, PMC, EB, Dali and Dynaudio, Triangle might also be worth looking into - heard some floorstanders with Yamaha AS-700, and it was pretty good - not good enough to make me like Yamaha, but still good.seemorebtts said:I would recommend something with a bit of bite as the Yamaha is a little bit laid back. Dali is a good match. pro arc studio or try the EB acoustics eb2s as you can try them at home for 30 days and they only cost 799 bargain![]()
Actually you can get them from the new manufacturers for £699 or less on Ebay at the moment.seemorebtts said:I would recommend something with a bit of bite as the Yamaha is a little bit laid back. Dali is a good match. pro arc studio or try the EB acoustics eb2s as you can try them at home for 30 days and they only cost 799 bargain![]()
An even better bargain then.DIB said:Actually you can get them from the new manufacturers for £699 or less on Ebay at the moment.seemorebtts said:I would recommend something with a bit of bite as the Yamaha is a little bit laid back. Dali is a good match. pro arc studio or try the EB acoustics eb2s as you can try them at home for 30 days and they only cost 799 bargain![]()
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I got mine on eBay for £399 which is amazing considering how good they are and they are the actual pair that were on the front cover of hifi choiceAl ears said:An even better bargain then.DIB said:seemorebtts said:I would recommend something with a bit of bite as the Yamaha is a little bit laid back. Dali is a good match. pro arc studio or try the EB acoustics eb2s as you can try them at home for 30 days and they only cost 799 bargain![]()
Actually you can get them from the new manufacturers for £699 or less on Ebay at the moment.
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Wherever they appeared is a bit irrelevant. Mine apparently are the actual pair reviewed by WHF, but it doesn't matter. These are brilliantly realised speakers and you obviously got a bargain.seemorebtts said:I got mine on eBay for £399 which is amazing considering how good they are and they are the actual pair that were on the front cover of hifi choiceAl ears said:An even better bargain then.DIB said:Actually you can get them from the new manufacturers for £699 or less on Ebay at the moment.seemorebtts said:I would recommend something with a bit of bite as the Yamaha is a little bit laid back. Dali is a good match. pro arc studio or try the EB acoustics eb2s as you can try them at home for 30 days and they only cost 799 bargain![]()
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Yup. Me too. *unknw*davidf said:Cno has already asked - I'll await some details of the OP's room and placement restrictions before commenting.