I’ve owned the CM2 driving a pair of Harbeth C7s and the results were very good. The highs and midrange was fantastic. Like with any set of monitors, the low end was decent but a sub would have definitely helped. Good luck!
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II and What Bookshelf Speakers
A very brief background...
I currently have an Icon Audio Stereo 20pp integrated amp paired with a set of Martin Logan lx16 speakers. I am happy with the sound. I'm not really able to compare it to anything as this was my first foray into the world of tube amps. Compared to everything else that I have owned the sound is great.
I am now looking to add to my equipment. I am pretty much settled on the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum ii based on power and more importantly price. From what I have read it seems like you get the most bang for your buck. I am looking for advice on some bookshelf speakers. I do listen to almost every type of music but really prefer classic rock, southern rock, and hard rock. I love hearing the mids and highs of the guitars as well last he depth of the vocals. While I am not looking for earth shattering bass I do like some low end to bring out the punchiness of the guitars and drums.
I have auditioned the Revel Performas, on a SS amp) but was surprised and their with range of sounds, from highs to lows. I have read many discussions saying that Rogue Audio and Revel pair well together. I am just looking for other options for bookshelf speakers. I would like to stay sub $1500, closer to $1000 would be better. I am 90% set on the amp and want to stay with a tube integrated. It will be going in a roughly 300 sq ft room, an attic space with a vaulted ceiling. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
I currently have an Icon Audio Stereo 20pp integrated amp paired with a set of Martin Logan lx16 speakers. I am happy with the sound. I'm not really able to compare it to anything as this was my first foray into the world of tube amps. Compared to everything else that I have owned the sound is great.
I am now looking to add to my equipment. I am pretty much settled on the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum ii based on power and more importantly price. From what I have read it seems like you get the most bang for your buck. I am looking for advice on some bookshelf speakers. I do listen to almost every type of music but really prefer classic rock, southern rock, and hard rock. I love hearing the mids and highs of the guitars as well last he depth of the vocals. While I am not looking for earth shattering bass I do like some low end to bring out the punchiness of the guitars and drums.
I have auditioned the Revel Performas, on a SS amp) but was surprised and their with range of sounds, from highs to lows. I have read many discussions saying that Rogue Audio and Revel pair well together. I am just looking for other options for bookshelf speakers. I would like to stay sub $1500, closer to $1000 would be better. I am 90% set on the amp and want to stay with a tube integrated. It will be going in a roughly 300 sq ft room, an attic space with a vaulted ceiling. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
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The Harbeth C7 is about $3500. If you listen to mostly rock you should check JBL. Some of their book shelf speakers are within your budget! https://www.musicdirect.com/Search?searchterm=jbl&sort=popularity%7CDESC&page=1&pagesize... |
So not to sidetrack the conversation but after a bunch more research and some auditioning I am going with a Primaluna prologue premium. I would imagine that speaker choices would be about the same a with the Rogue Audio amp but please let me know if there are different choices that pair better with the Primaluna amp. Same situation with the rock music and wanting a little bottom end but nothing crazy. Cheers |
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