Jamma, you might want to try and hear a pair of Acoustic Energy AE1's. They can still be found used in your budget, and at one time they were considered to be among a very small elite in a stand mount.
Floor Standers Vs. Book Shelf Speakers
Hello, I'm new to the audiophile world. Anyways, I've spent the better part of the last couple of weeks researching different models of speakers on the net before I audition them.
I've seen many rave reviews on very tiny book shelf speakers, and I'm curious as to how such a diminutive speaker can stack up musically against an imposing floor stander? It just seems like a floor stander would give you more base extension, bigger soundstage. So, do book shelf speakers superior to floor standers in any way?
Also, what do you guys prefer and why? Thanks so much for all your great help
I've seen many rave reviews on very tiny book shelf speakers, and I'm curious as to how such a diminutive speaker can stack up musically against an imposing floor stander? It just seems like a floor stander would give you more base extension, bigger soundstage. So, do book shelf speakers superior to floor standers in any way?
Also, what do you guys prefer and why? Thanks so much for all your great help