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Which small but great monitors?

I want to upgrade my small HT system in my bedroom, where I currently have Boston Acoustics VRM 60's and VRM-C for front and center speakers. The size of these speakers is right, smallish but not micro-monitors, but the sound for music or FM is not up to my standards (I use Proac Response 1SC's and Genesis 500's in other systems). I am considering upgrading to Coincident Triumphs, Spendor 3/1's, Soliloquy 5.0's, or ?? The size of the speakers I've listed is perfect for the Sound Anchor stands I already have (8" x 11" minimum footprint, height not crucial). And the price of these is around the $1000 mark for a pair. I know I love the Spendor sound because years ago I had BC-3's. I've never heard a small Spendor, though. I've heard great things about Coincident and think the cabinet work is beautiful. Has anybody heard any of these options against one another, or solo? Any recommendations focusing on audio performance rather than TV sound are welcome and will help me figure out where to go. I can listen to the Soliloquies and the Spendors at one dealer's, but can't find Coincidents around here (Wash. DC). Also--any other recommendations in this size and price range (around $1000-1200 for a pair)?
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gthrush1
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Acoustic Energy AE1 Series II
jd798ff8
55 posts
 
Considered by many, (including me), as one of the finest compact monitor speakers around. New, they are just in your price range. Beautiful build quality as well. ACI has been selling direct for 25 years and they have the best customer service in audio. Check them out and consider trying them, I think you'll be glad you did!
linfield
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A couple of years ago I purchased a pair of Tyler Acoustics Taylo Monitors. I have listened to most of the speakers on the list, and the Monitors are some of the best speakers you can by for the money. They use a Seas Revelator tweeter and a Seas 6" midrange/woofer. These speakers involve you in the music like nothing you've ever heard before. The design isn't fancy; they just use the best drivers available with a top notch crossover, and enclose them in a well built cabinet. They don't cut any corners. Furthermore, the owner, Ty Lashbrook, will give you first class customer service. He usually has a few used pair in stock and you might be able to talk him into sending you a pair for evaluation. (A used pair wull probably run you about a grand.) Give them a try, you won't be sorry.
tbadder
103 posts
 
Linfield speaks the god's truth. Tyler Acoustics monitors or minimonitors are the bomb! The minis have the most exquiste bass and the revelator tweeter is one of the best in the biz. A used pair of minis can be had for about 750 smackers. You not only won't be sorry, you'll be tickled pink. And Ty is a great guy with fantastic service. And if you want to upgrade some day, he's very accomadating.
jbmoor9755
14 posts
 
Also try Vienna Acoustics Hadyn's and the Sonus Faber Concertino's.
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