Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my current speakers (Zu Audio Omen) in my small room (13x10x7: WxLxH) and willing to spend $3-5k. I'm looking for a slightly more transparent speaker than the Zu's and also a smaller speaker. I'm open to new and used speakers. So, I've turned my attention to bookshelf speakers and small footprint floorstanders. I have a Rel subwoofer to buttress low end. Most of my listening these days focuses on blues, soul and R&B, classic rock, and alternative hip-hop.
My system is: Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, Bluesound Node 2i, Rega P3 TT, Rel T7/X sub.
My nearest Hifi shop focuses on Harbeth, Spendor, and KEF. So far, I've liked the Harbeth P3ESR and Compact 7s and the Spendor A4. But, I'm curious to get other suggestions. I've been interested in the Devore Fidelity O'Baby but are just above my price range and can't be demoed right now.
Does anyone have experience with those aforementioned speakers in a small room? What else should I consider for a smallish room in this price range?
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Harbeth P3ESR XD and possibly pair with one or two smaller REL subs if needed. I have this set up in one of my systems and very much like it.
The Harbeth P3ESR is a multi-award winning speaker that has won the hearts of many hi-fi critics and reviewers. So, when the new "XD" or "eXtra Definition" version was announced, we couldn't have been more excited to see what Alan and his team had done to improve such a great product. More details coming soon. Available in Cherry, Walnut, and Rosewood Finishes. Frequency response - 75hz-20kHz +- 3dB free space, grill on, smooth roll off-axis response Impedance - 6 ohms, easy load Sensitivity - 83db / 2.7v/1m Dimentions - 306 x 190 x 184mm Weight - 6.1kg (each)
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+1 I heard a pair of KEF LS 50 Metas in a room larger than the OP's. Jaw-dropping bass for such a small speaker! I had a pair of B&W 802D3s in a very large room, and they did not provide the bass that the KEFs provided in the dealer's room. I actually thought that a subwoofer was being utilized, but it wasn't. OP, I have auditioned many speakers/systems. You will need to spend at least $10K to equal the performance of the LS 50 Metas with a subwoofer. |
KEF LS50 Meta + KEF KC62 sub (with wireless adapter is nice). I have these in my small room. I was looking to buy a $10K Yamaha NS3000 monitor from Canada for this room. However, after I got the KEF combo, I said to myself it would be crazy to spend $10K for likely similar sound. I was also considering the Magica A1 and the small Vivid monitor. With the KEF give it a lot of power. I use Benchmark AHB2 monos and temporarily the CODA #16. The LS50 Meta is a killer speaker, but you need the sub and power.
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