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Monitor Shootout

I'm searching for a new set of speakers. They will be in a room that is about 12x12 dedicated to this system. Electronics currently are a Musical Fidelity x150, a Rotel RCD 1072, a yamaha T-1 tuner and a Monster Power HT2600. I am using audioquest speaker cables.

I'm considering these speakers:

Revel M22
Paradigm Signature S2
Used B&W Signature 805
Dynaudio Focus 140

Some of those would have to be bought new, like the Dynaudio, as I have not seen any on the used market. I listen to all types of music and would be interested in hearing opinions from anyone owning the above speakers. I'm open to other ideas, and will be upgrading electronics, but want to decide on a speaker first. I have owned the Revel M20, and Signature 805 before. I liked the B&W very much, but would like to try something else.

I'm looking to build a very balanced system that will allow no listener fatigue. All your comments are appreciated.
s7horton
dwhitt
347 posts
 
all you mention i have heard and are very good choices but you might want to consider linn tukans on the used market, they show up reasonable they are a great monitor balanced just somethingelse to throw in the fire.
goatwuss
877 posts
 
S7horton - The best advice is - don't listen to anyone's advice. Listen to them all, and pick your favorite one. Support your local dealer - buy new! Buying new is way more fun anyway. When I make a long-term audio purchase, I don't want someone else's used goods. I certainly am not a fan of sloppy seconds.

With that being said, get the Dynaudios. LOL
gthirteen
349 posts
 
FYI

I was a B&W 805 believer.
I still have nothing bad to say about them.
I found, however, that teh JM Reynaud Trente, for me, made beautuful music. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who will listen to me.
s7horton OP
1,077 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. The Linns are not something I had considered, but would like to give them a listen. most of the above I don't have the chance to listen to without driving two hours. One of my good friends had the JM Labs Concord. The big brother to the Trente. I can't say they did anything for me.

As far as supporting my local dealer, I would love to. And have many, many times in the past. But, I'm tired of what they have to offer. (With the exception of the Paradigm Sig) Has anyone listened to a JM Labs/audio refinement setup? I heard one about a year ago and was very impressed. But, once again, about a two hour drive in the opposite direction as the rest.
listener57
730 posts
 
There is a pair of Platinum Audio Duo's for sale here on Audiogon, and although I only owned mine for a short time, this was a uniquely endowed monitor speaker. Can sound special in a moderate size room. Of course, my idea violates the "rule" about first hearing for yourself, but when you read about them on the net would be easy choice.
I have no relation to the seller, but if a used speaker is a possible choice then worth checking out the ad.
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