Hello @vette5451 , So many choices! I have recently come across Dynaudio's Contour 20i's and they are actually replacing a large pair of floor standers. Why? They sound better and have the desired looks and less visual impact in the family room. I have my large Vivid Giya 2's downstairs, so this swap made my wife very happy. Sound better? Yes! Newer better tweeters is part of it, but the coherence from two drivers so close together is impressive. With my pair of REL subs, bass is no issue. I would look at used Contour 20's (under 2k) or the better newer Contour 20i's (used low to mid 3k with stands). To compare with the Dynaudio Emit line is not fair.
Downsizing from tower to bookshelf
Moving to smaller home and need thoughts on bookshelf speakers. The new dedicated audio room is 12x14 and I plan to use the same wall/floor treatments I currently have in my 14x20 room.
I don’t live near a big city to go and demo, so I’d like to narrow down at least 3 speakers I can purchase and demo in the new room. I’ll send the others back once I find a winner.
Current equipment is;
VPI Scout with Hana SL
Parasound A21
Vincent SA32 Preamp
Elac PPA2
Dyneaudio Emit 30
My preference is neutral to slightly warm sound with heavy emphasis on holographic soundstage. Price point is maxed at $3,500.
I was never really in love with the Dynaudio Emit 30’s but they did provide the neutral holographic soundstage I like. The only negative with the Dynaudio is they didn’t seem very dynamic or musical.i always felt they were missing something in terms of enjoyment. Maybe stepping up a model would help but I’m open to other brand suggestions.
My initial picks are;
Harbeth P3ESR XD
Revel M126Be
Wharfedale Aura 2
Any other recommendations would be appreciated.