Recognize I speak from personal preference and you should purchase based on your preferences and based on audition. I find KEF a little aggressive on top. I find the ATC could be a little more rich in timbre but overall a great performer. I never heard the Monitor. As I have in past posts I recommend you audition Vivid. The models I recommend are the Kaya 90 and better the Giya G3. I chose the latter. They well perform like the ATC but have a rich timbre. You will need to get past their unique aesthetic. I love the look. You will have to go preowned to be at your price point. They come up occasionally on this and the other site. My room leaves much to be desired due to the WAF. They still sound coherent, balanced, with a wide and deep stage. I sit about 7 feet from the speakers and they are extremely coherent and balanced with bass better than ATC and one of the best high ends. I recommend after market vibration products of your choice to extract full potential. Read pro reviews and more important, audition. Listen to how natural cymbals (the hardest instrument to get timbre correct) are reproduced. Let your own ears/mind make the choice. Good luck
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
Dear Audiophiles,
I am looking for some speakers for my home office. Speakers would be place 6ft from me on either side of my desk. Speakers will be 8 ft apart.
I love classical music and pop. I am looking for speakers for extended listening at not very high volume. They should be warm and non fatiguing.
I am currently considering following speakers:
1. Monitor Audio Gold 300
2. ATC SCM40
3. Kef R7 Meta
Do you have any other suggestions. Thanks and appreciate your help!