Hello Cr.
Unfortunately I haven't heard neither speaker you mention, son can't answer your specific question. However, since you aren't getting any replies I'll throw in my two cents. Maybe it entices others to throw their own two cents?
Can you explain a bit more about the setup? You said nerafield listening, but is that on your desk by the computer, or nearfield but with more space than a desk?
Also, what's your DAC? Does it have volume control or going to use the speakers volume, or software volume?
Have you looked into Audioengine? I have their smaller active speakers (A2) in a second system and I am very impressed about their sound given their size and price. I drive them from a Squeezebox Touch.
People have had extremely good coments about Audioengine's bigger active speakers, A5 I believe. I think it's worth taking a look.
I realize it's tough to get a sense of how something sounds by reading posts. Everybody says what they have sounds fantastic, especially for what they paid ;-)
Here's a suggestion: use the search engine here to find threads where the A5 was discussed. There was one about bargain bookshelf speakers, I think. Look at what the owners who speak highly about them say, especially those who say they have it in a second system - then you know they have a higher quality reference for sound. Then follow their system link and see what they have. Then you have a sense of what their reference is. Of course the same applies for any brand/model.
Oh, and consider a subwoofer too. I had a Rel Storm and replaced it by two Rythmiks which I build from their kit. They are much cheaper and really good. One would do for you. My suggestion: send the line signal from the DAC into the subwoofer crossover so anything below 80Hz stays in the sub, the line out signal will have everything above 80Hz which you then connect to your amp/active speakers. Now the amp and speakers are relieved of attempting to reproduce below 80Hz which reduces distortion and frees up power so you have more headroom at your speakers. Note than even if the speakers can't reproduce 40Hz, the amp is still trying to.
For reference, this is what I'm doing with a Lamm pre, McIntosh MC275 amp and B&W 804S speakers and works so well I'm going active with my speakers.
Sorry about the length of the answers to two questions you didn't ask :-(
I hope it helps some.
Cheers!
Unfortunately I haven't heard neither speaker you mention, son can't answer your specific question. However, since you aren't getting any replies I'll throw in my two cents. Maybe it entices others to throw their own two cents?
Can you explain a bit more about the setup? You said nerafield listening, but is that on your desk by the computer, or nearfield but with more space than a desk?
Also, what's your DAC? Does it have volume control or going to use the speakers volume, or software volume?
Have you looked into Audioengine? I have their smaller active speakers (A2) in a second system and I am very impressed about their sound given their size and price. I drive them from a Squeezebox Touch.
People have had extremely good coments about Audioengine's bigger active speakers, A5 I believe. I think it's worth taking a look.
I realize it's tough to get a sense of how something sounds by reading posts. Everybody says what they have sounds fantastic, especially for what they paid ;-)
Here's a suggestion: use the search engine here to find threads where the A5 was discussed. There was one about bargain bookshelf speakers, I think. Look at what the owners who speak highly about them say, especially those who say they have it in a second system - then you know they have a higher quality reference for sound. Then follow their system link and see what they have. Then you have a sense of what their reference is. Of course the same applies for any brand/model.
Oh, and consider a subwoofer too. I had a Rel Storm and replaced it by two Rythmiks which I build from their kit. They are much cheaper and really good. One would do for you. My suggestion: send the line signal from the DAC into the subwoofer crossover so anything below 80Hz stays in the sub, the line out signal will have everything above 80Hz which you then connect to your amp/active speakers. Now the amp and speakers are relieved of attempting to reproduce below 80Hz which reduces distortion and frees up power so you have more headroom at your speakers. Note than even if the speakers can't reproduce 40Hz, the amp is still trying to.
For reference, this is what I'm doing with a Lamm pre, McIntosh MC275 amp and B&W 804S speakers and works so well I'm going active with my speakers.
Sorry about the length of the answers to two questions you didn't ask :-(
I hope it helps some.
Cheers!