Let me just comment on the Quad 22Ls that you mentioned. They have a very nice and smooth sound with respectable low end. However, to realize the impact that you are looking for you will almost certainly need a more powerful amp. I find the 22Ls to sound terrific, but they really need an amp in the 125-200 watt/ch. range. They are terribly power hungry. I was driving mine, in a room similar to yours, with a Bryston 4B (250 wpc) and still was amazed at how high I had to turn up my Anthem preamp to get decent loudness out of them. However, if you can get a powerful amp to drive them, you'll like what you hear.
Could use some help in choosing new speakers
Hi all,
I’m in the market for new floorstanding speakers for the following system: Rega P25, Dynavector 20X, Arcam CD92, Bryston B60 (could change soon).
I am looking for ~$800-1,200 used. I have used Totem Arros, really liked their sound overall, but need some more oomph. Right now I am back to my old reliables, Signet 280 floorstanders, which don’t really compare to the Totem’s, save a very nice sounding midrange.
Looking for a great all-around speaker, and love an airy, open, warm sound with a wide soundstage and good imaging/separation, but not giving up too much in detail and accuracy.
They need to be on the smaller side with good looks to satisfy the wife. So a relatively small footprint, and ~40 inches in height.
I listen to all kinds of music, mostly rock and classic jazz, with a fair amount of classical and world thrown in. So a good mix of acoustic and electric music. My listening room is 14'X 28'X 9'(H), speakers against the long wall, and I can't have them out too far from wall.
Unfortunately, it is not feasible for me to get to any stores to listen to anything, as there aren’t any hi-fi stores near me.
From reading up online, these are what I’ve come up with thus far:
Spendor S5e, Quad 22L2, and Monitor Audio RS6
Has anyone opinions as to the differences amoung these, or have anything else I should consider?
Many thanks in advance.
I’m in the market for new floorstanding speakers for the following system: Rega P25, Dynavector 20X, Arcam CD92, Bryston B60 (could change soon).
I am looking for ~$800-1,200 used. I have used Totem Arros, really liked their sound overall, but need some more oomph. Right now I am back to my old reliables, Signet 280 floorstanders, which don’t really compare to the Totem’s, save a very nice sounding midrange.
Looking for a great all-around speaker, and love an airy, open, warm sound with a wide soundstage and good imaging/separation, but not giving up too much in detail and accuracy.
They need to be on the smaller side with good looks to satisfy the wife. So a relatively small footprint, and ~40 inches in height.
I listen to all kinds of music, mostly rock and classic jazz, with a fair amount of classical and world thrown in. So a good mix of acoustic and electric music. My listening room is 14'X 28'X 9'(H), speakers against the long wall, and I can't have them out too far from wall.
Unfortunately, it is not feasible for me to get to any stores to listen to anything, as there aren’t any hi-fi stores near me.
From reading up online, these are what I’ve come up with thus far:
Spendor S5e, Quad 22L2, and Monitor Audio RS6
Has anyone opinions as to the differences amoung these, or have anything else I should consider?
Many thanks in advance.