Monitors for a 240

Looks like it could be a better finish, they are still both 32lb (14.5kg) each

The more I read what the reviewer wrote and the measurements they give, these seem to be an absolute bargain, as a two way bookshelf has always had to compromise in some way, smaller 6" mid/bass meets the tweeters better but not great low bass, then an 8" better low bass but problems up high. This design gets it all for a great price.

One of the best bookshelf’s I have heard with a Bat VK-76SE 6C33C tube up them, was the old 3 way 1990’s Acoustic Energy AE3 Mk1 version, (not the later Mk2 floor stander which is still very good).

Mk1
 https://decibelaudio.org/WebRoot/Store14/Shops/bc72a9b4-92a1-4b88-9e6d-8debdd5886e3/5BE7/EB81/2AD5/3...

Mk2
 https://www.artsound.gr/catalog/images/acoustic_energy/ae3mkiist.gif?osCsid=1ong1ol7e2vg3dhtpdl8nvc8...

Cheers George

pelletfan OP


Just read the "audioholics review/test" that I posted above, and wow this is some speaker make me want a pair but I’m in Australia.
Perfect for the OP’s amp and type of listening, with that "electrostatic type" ribbon sound for the highs, very good for the strings on classical, let’s them float in air like they should.

And if you want to spend the money for the "glitzer" version, the Salk Sound one looks better but at double the price

Cheers George

pelletfan OP
Hi all, I’ve just found a McIntosh 240 and am wondering which monitor size speakers would be great with it. Generally I listen to vocals, jazz, light classics and piano.

The Mac 240’s really loved the old Quad ESL 57’s a match made in heaven with that type of music.
I’d say look for a quality 8" two way, with a very good large ribbon tweeter like a Raal that can come down to the 8" without it having to go up too high in frequency.

This looks very interesting 7" 3 way Raal great review and very good measurements
https://www.audioholics.com/bookshelf-speaker-reviews/bmr-philharmonitor-1
http://www.philharmonicaudio.com/
http://www.salksound.com/model.php?model=BMR+Monitors


Cheers George