My two channel audio system is located in my home office room which measures 12'x13'x8'. The listening position is 6' to 7' away from the speakers, so I suppose that makes it semi-nearfield or mid-field. I did not want to get into any digital room correction or make things more crowded (or complex) by employing subs.
My analog front end consists of a Garrard 301 'table with a 12" Ortofon-based tonearm carrying either an SPU #1S or a Zu DL-103 MKII Grade2 cartridge in an Fidelity Research headshell feeding into either a Cinemag Sky 40 SUT (for the SPU) or an Auditorium 23 SUT (for the 103), which in turn feeds an EAR 834P phono stage. Power is provided by a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum integrated amp w/KT120 output tubes.
I mostly listen to Classic Rock and often prefer to listen at medium to loud levels. That is where the dilemma started. I tried a few highly rated stand mounted speakers designed and made in the British tradition (if you know what I mean) but I found them lacking in both bass response and dynamic range. All were fine speakers but they just didn't suit my listening preferences. I tried a pair of tall two-way floor standers with 8" woofers for a couple of years, but ultimately they lacked the "punch" that I required.
Ok, so i needed to go to larger speakers but ones that were suited to my limited room size along with my musical tastes. The short list consisted of:
Wharfedale Linton stand mounted speakers.
KLH Model Fives (the new ones).
JBL Classic L100's
JBL 4312G's
The Linton's sounded very nice, but ultimetely lacked the bass depth and dynamic punch that I wanted.
The KLH Model Fives were not available (at that time) either for audition at any B&M retailer or for sale on the 'net, so they were a no-go too.
I liked the JBL Classic L100, but I considered it overpriced for what it was, so the winner is ...........
..........the JBL 4312G Control Monitor, which is designed to be used in nearfield-style listening, is very, very close to the Classic L100 in sound and in makeup, but is on sale for $1750/pair. They've got the rock n roll punch and slam that I need, yet sound great at lower volume levels when that's needed.
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I thought you needed to hear it ;-)
My analog front end consists of a Garrard 301 'table with a 12" Ortofon-based tonearm carrying either an SPU #1S or a Zu DL-103 MKII Grade2 cartridge in an Fidelity Research headshell feeding into either a Cinemag Sky 40 SUT (for the SPU) or an Auditorium 23 SUT (for the 103), which in turn feeds an EAR 834P phono stage. Power is provided by a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum integrated amp w/KT120 output tubes.
I mostly listen to Classic Rock and often prefer to listen at medium to loud levels. That is where the dilemma started. I tried a few highly rated stand mounted speakers designed and made in the British tradition (if you know what I mean) but I found them lacking in both bass response and dynamic range. All were fine speakers but they just didn't suit my listening preferences. I tried a pair of tall two-way floor standers with 8" woofers for a couple of years, but ultimately they lacked the "punch" that I required.
Ok, so i needed to go to larger speakers but ones that were suited to my limited room size along with my musical tastes. The short list consisted of:
Wharfedale Linton stand mounted speakers.
KLH Model Fives (the new ones).
JBL Classic L100's
JBL 4312G's
The Linton's sounded very nice, but ultimetely lacked the bass depth and dynamic punch that I wanted.
The KLH Model Fives were not available (at that time) either for audition at any B&M retailer or for sale on the 'net, so they were a no-go too.
I liked the JBL Classic L100, but I considered it overpriced for what it was, so the winner is ...........
..........the JBL 4312G Control Monitor, which is designed to be used in nearfield-style listening, is very, very close to the Classic L100 in sound and in makeup, but is on sale for $1750/pair. They've got the rock n roll punch and slam that I need, yet sound great at lower volume levels when that's needed.
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I thought you needed to hear it ;-)