I recently replaced a pair of B&W 601S2s, driven by a NAD C350 and C521, with B&W's new 602.5 S3. The 602.5s run 700$ a pair retail, and may be hard to find since B&W just started shipping them. The 602.5s are some of the best (relatively) low cost speakers I have heard, and to my ears sound like more expensive speakers. I'm using them in a carpeted basement room measuring 18' x 13' x 7.5'. They can play quite loud without compression, and the bass is crisp, tuneful and extended for a 6.5" two way.
Best budget floorstander match: HELP MEEEEE .....
I'm looking for nice budget floorstanders to match with my NAD C541 CD & C370 integrated. I currently use Straightwire Chorus IC and Qed Silver Anniversary speaker cables.
I listen mainly to modern jazz, rock (pop and louder) and electronic music (no HT use here). My room is 16'x16'x9' with hardwood floor, a lot of large windows, no carpet but two couches.
I read reviews and heard some of these speakers but was unable to make comparative audition.
Any recommendations ?
Tannoy Mx3 (Mx4 if I can afford them)
PSB Image 4T (5T if I can afford them)
Monitor Audio Bronze 3
Thank you
I listen mainly to modern jazz, rock (pop and louder) and electronic music (no HT use here). My room is 16'x16'x9' with hardwood floor, a lot of large windows, no carpet but two couches.
I read reviews and heard some of these speakers but was unable to make comparative audition.
Any recommendations ?
Tannoy Mx3 (Mx4 if I can afford them)
PSB Image 4T (5T if I can afford them)
Monitor Audio Bronze 3
Thank you