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Out of these 4 speakers, which 2 should I try out?

Hey guys and girls! Well I just got a pair of AV123 ELT5 speakers that I am trying out, and I would like to get a couple others to compare them with. The ELT525M's are very smooth sounding and detailed. These things can get loud despite their low sensitivity, but I'd like to hear what some of these other speakers sound like.

I have narrowed down my choices to the following:
1. Ascend Acoustics 170SE
2. Axiom M3 v2
3. Wharfedale Diamond 9.2
4. Energy RC-10

They will be hooked up to a Onkyo TX-SR506 and I'd say my listening is slightly more towards music than movies. I mainly listen to rock, indie, experimental, electronic, and hip-hop. Since I can't try out all 4 of these speakers, which 2 would you guys recommend I listen to?
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rar1
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My apologies for any confusion.

My comment was addressed to Cleaned Up Hippy who is using a Jolida tube integrated amp in his system. I am using the Energy RC 10 's with a Prima Luna tube integrated and I like how they sound with tubes.

As far as the center channel, you could buy another pair of RC10's and use just one speaker or ... figure out how to wire both speakers to the center or ... call Audio Advisor and see if they have a single speaker that they are willing to sell.

I owned the Wharfedale's 9.2 previously. I prefer the Energy RC10's. I would also consider the NHT Absolute Zero w/ Absolute CC for $565 total.

Regards, Rich
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Try the Energy RC10.

The Energy RC10's are a special speaker with excellent bass response. Very smooth sounding without harshness in the highs. Will probably mate the best with the Onkyo HT receiver.

I am using a pair of RC10's with a Prima Luna tube amp. Very pleased with them.

Regards,

Rich
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Cleaned Up Hippy ...

Not to spend your money ... but giving the RC-10's a shot is almost a no-brainer.

If you can live with the rosenut color, Audio Advisor has the RC10's for $333 a pair. I think that they would go nicely with your Jolida integrated.

Short of going with a speaker like the Spendor 3se, you will find the RC 10's hard to beat.

Regards,

Rich
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Jolida is a manufacturer of components, such as tube amplifiers, etc.

Regards, Rich
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