I would add the Vandersteen VLR CT to your list. It's an exceptional bookshelf speaker that allows for many different placement options. Good Luck
Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my current speakers (Zu Audio Omen) in my small room (13x10x7: WxLxH) and willing to spend $3-5k. I'm looking for a slightly more transparent speaker than the Zu's and also a smaller speaker. I'm open to new and used speakers. So, I've turned my attention to bookshelf speakers and small footprint floorstanders. I have a Rel subwoofer to buttress low end. Most of my listening these days focuses on blues, soul and R&B, classic rock, and alternative hip-hop.
My system is: Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, Bluesound Node 2i, Rega P3 TT, Rel T7/X sub.
My nearest Hifi shop focuses on Harbeth, Spendor, and KEF. So far, I've liked the Harbeth P3ESR and Compact 7s and the Spendor A4. But, I'm curious to get other suggestions. I've been interested in the Devore Fidelity O'Baby but are just above my price range and can't be demoed right now.
Does anyone have experience with those aforementioned speakers in a small room? What else should I consider for a smallish room in this price range?
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Hi Nick - Funny thing, I just changed my system around to a Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, Zu Audio Omen Bookshelf Speakers. TT is a Technics 1500 with a Ortofon Blue and PS Audio SACD Transport and Gain Cell DAC. What I like about the Omen's is how energetic and alive they sound. They also work out better than most speakers that I have owned because I have them placed on top of some bookcases, mostly to keep the cats away from them. But granted the Omens do have some size to them. The Omens replaced some Golden Ear BRX monitors. They worked well with the Rogue. Placing them on top of bookcases is not an ideal way to treat them. Worth a look. Rich
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OP- I’ve owned Harbeth P3esr, M30.1, and KEF LS50. I now have Fritz Carrera BE in my second system and in my opinion it’s a better speaker than the aforementioned. I haven’t tried the LS50 Meta though. If you contact Fritz, he can send you a pair for auditioning. He has a really good return policy. The speakers are hand made in the USA and imo provide the best value for bookshelf speakers up to $5k |
+1 to @joey54 for recommending the Vandersteen VLR CT. It’s an excellent bookshelf size speaker designed to go close to the wall, so you get more space in your room. I think the Mofi will be too big for that room. I have the KEF LS50 Metas and it’s an amazing speaker that just gets better as you upgrade your system. If anything, budget for another REL sub. Stereo subs are a big step up and will actually help to improve bass in a smaller room. |
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