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Can recommend some non-fatigue SMALL bookshelf for near-field listening?

Hi guys,

I have been searching for a pair of small passive speakers for near-field listening for a long long time. Ideally, something with <27 cm depth would be a great fit. A relaxed/non-fatigue/good bass sound would be preferred. 

I tried these.

B&W 607s2 -- currently using -- can be aggressive/bright quite often

Dynaudio Evoke 10 --- pronounced at 2-5 kHz, sounds thin to me.

LS 50 meta ---- bass a bit tide... need some volume to sound good.

 

Can you guys recommend some other speakers that can do the job? What about Mission QX1 MkII or Wharfedale Denton 80? My amp is Nad c275bee with a Schiit freya+ preamp.  Thanks a lot guys!

 

 

 

 

tension255
ishkabibil
422 posts
 

PSB 300

Prepare to be surprised.

orfeo_monteverdi's avatar
orfeo_monteverdi
41 posts
 

[please excuse my poor English]

Given you requirements:
1. nearfield
2. relaxed sound

=> Harbeth P3esr (or P3esr XD, but slightly more defined)
+ subwoofer, if necessary (later)
+ Antimode 8033 DSP correction for the subwoofer only (approx. €350)

WHY?

- because P3esr are closed speakers (no reflex-ported), they are insensitive to the room acoustics. I heard 2 pairs in the same house, but in 2 very different rooms; I was struck how similar to each other they sounded.

- because they fit the bill, depth wise.

- because they sound positively terrific, especially near-field, and with acoustic music (but also other genres).

everest_audio
285 posts
 

I think the Acoustic Energy AE500 would be a great choice for your requirements. 

lradder
55 posts
 

Do yourself a favor and read all the reviews on the Sonus faber Lumina and Lumina II (depending on your size). Non-fatiguing, great sound, unbelievably well reviewed. Reasonable pricing.

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phill55
138 posts
 

I will be selling Fritz Rev 7SE speakers in the next month if you are interested. Around $2,800. They are amazing speakers (just bought Pearl Audio Si Elias speakers). The reviews on Fritz speakers are extremely positive. 

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