@mesch, Thank you for the feedback. This is what I am looking for. Want to make sure my bias is not in play. I am leaning towards these 2 speakers since they are well within the budget and are favorably reviewed by the users. I will also keep my eyes open for used Totem monitors. The only issue is that these require more power. But the good thing I found out over lunch was my colleague is not too focused on TV and is open to traditional integrated amps Vs the NAD I was thinking of suggesting. So that opens more avenues to choose from - both used and new.
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Vs PSB Alpha P5
Hello All,
I am helping a colleague build a new system. Based on his requirements I am suggesting him to go with the NAD D 3045, since he needs to connect his turntable and TV to the amplifier and also needs streaming audio.
I have shortlisted a few loudspeakers and am thinking of suggesting the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 or the PSB Alpha P5. Has anyone compared these 2 speakers? What are your thoughts? I have heard "an" Elac bookshelf monitor that Andrew Jones demoed a the AXPONA 2017 and it was pretty musical. But have no idea on these newer models.
The other speakers I was thinking are - Wharefedale Diamond 12.2, Monitor Audio Bronze 50 and the Klipsch Reference RP-500M. His budget is about $700.
Thanks!
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@musicaddict Thank You for the recommendation. I sent him the list this afternoon and hopefully it gives my colleagues something to think about and consider. I do have the Elacs and PSBs and recommended the NAD C 338. There are other integrated amps that I added, so that he can research and choose what best might suite his situation. I have to agree with you - but the Monitor auditions that I did during the shows were "lacking". Honestly I don't blame the speakers - but the "space" where they were being demoed. Hundreds of people cannot be wrong. But unfortunately that demo was lackluster for me and I did not consider them further. I would have loved to jump on a pair of used Totem Rainmaker for my colleague, but see 2 issues. First one is - a decent used pair is hard to come by. They are that popular. The second issue is that you need very good ancillary equipment so that they shine. Also, I am not sure if they will sound good at low volumes. But you are right - Totem monitors sound amazing. |