The more I read about the Spatial M3/M4 speakers the more intrigued I am by them! No amp change necessary on day 1. They're a happy price as well.
Help Choosing Speakers
I am looking to find a nice pair of speakers that will work well in a relatively small dedicated listening room. My setup is 100% analog, tube amp, turntable, phono pre. I am trying to keep a minimalist approach.
Turntable: Thorens TD-150
Phono Pre: AudioResearch PH3
Amp: Decware MiniTorii
Speakers: DIY MarkAudio A12P in SuperPensil
Turntable: Thorens TD-150
Phono Pre: AudioResearch PH3
Amp: Decware MiniTorii
Speakers: DIY MarkAudio A12P in SuperPensil
Room Dimensions: 11' W x 12' 4" L x 10' H
So far I have been looking around at a lot of options and while I don't want to limit myself to 94 dB+ efficient speakers. I would like to be able to keep my Decware MiniTorii in place if possible.
LegacyAudio Signature SE is top on my list, little bit more than I wanted to spend, but this is a lifetime purchase. I have also looked at SalkSound Veracity ST but I am concerned about the Decware amps being able to push those. I have also looked at the Decware HR-1s which look impressive.
Of course its difficult to buy speakers without hearing them, any other recommendations/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has heard the Legacy Audio Signatures with a Decware amplifier and has any details, that would be spectacular.
Thanks,
Ron
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As mentioned, Clayton can answer your room placement questions, but these speakers are very adaptable to various room situations. Here's a link to a review at NewRecordDay in which he places them in a small room and the results are still very pleasing. As far a power, the Spatial website recommends that both tube and ss amps have at least 5 watts of power. I've driven them on occasion with a 3.5 watt amp with stunning results, but I don't dare use this configuration much for fear of over-driving the amp and damaging the speakers. https://newrecordday.com/spatial-audio-m3-review/ |
Had a great discussion with Clayton! After some advice, and exchanging pictures of the *challenging* listening room I have, the M4's would be the route to go. I will be looking to refresh the amplifier. I do love the MiniTorii sound, but its days are numbered (at least in its current location). Going to do some amp research tonight, Vandersteen 1Ci, 2Ce, or Spatial M4 S. All are fairly close and due to the reduction in price, do-able to get a nice amp at the same time! Thanks, Ron |
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