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Review: Spendor S8e Speaker
Great review! You're running a lot of power into these -- should I be concerned about my scrappy little Naim Nait5i being up to the job? I understand these are 88db into 8ohm, which isn't terrible but isn't ideal for an itty-bitty integrated like ... 
Which speaker is best with Naim
Theraiguy, have your Motive-2's ever bottomed? Because of an earlier experience I am *totally* paranoid about investing a lot of time and energy into choosing a new pair of speakers, and then compromising their sonic integrity -- permanently -- in... 
Which speaker is best with Naim
Yes, great point Birdies -- I definitely wouldn't want to sacrifice the PRAT for better sound stage. I guess what I should have said is, "Which of these, or some other, will sound like Naim electronics *and* do a slightly better job of soundstage ... 
Which speaker is best with Naim
Robdoorack, what about the Neat Motive-I's or Motive-II's, any experience there? I have no preference when it comes to floorstanding vs. sub/sat, but I've been told in other forums to check out the Motives and there's a pair for sale right here in... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Hales Signature II's. 
bookshelf or floorstander
I'm going through the same process right now (see my threads on the subject of which speakers to try), and it seems that placing a high emphasis on soundstage is channeling the recommendations in favor of nearfield monitors. Right now I have floor... 
finalists in the big speaker search
Bigger might not be better in my small and bass-heavy room. Even my Ninkas, if not carefully matched, can overpower the listener, and they aren't very big. 
finalists in the big speaker search
Thanks to all. Elevick, which model of Coincidents? Reubent, you won't begrudge me starting that thread, *now*? Someone in audioreview said I should listen to the Mirage OM-15s and someone else said Ohm Walsh Microtowers. Thoughts?