Depends on budget, don't it? If it was my kid's gaff, I'd look at Spendor D7.2 and a Rega Elicit-R amp.
New system, large room, low listening level
My first post, and not for me; for my adult daughter. She wants/needs a 2 channel music system. She lives in the UK in a restored Georgian townhouse which was converted and restored into flats 15 years ago. Very posh. She is on what we would call the 2nd floor, which in the day was probably the main floor of the entire townhouse. 15' ceilings! Her main living space is 20' x 30', functionally divided into sitting area, kitchen, small dining space and small office. It is totally an open floor plan. Curtains on 3 tall windows on the long wall.
The listening position would be about 12' from the speakers which would located along, and close to, the short wall. Aesthetically, she would prefer floor standing. For electronics, no more than 2 boxes, maybe zero or one.
Listens entirely to music from the internet: Qobuz, Spotify, radio (Classic FM), etc.
She listens at relatively low levels, perhaps 75 db max. Musical taste are classical, light jazz.
Would prefer British brands, or at least brands readily available in the UK.
Suggestions, please.
Thanks in advance, Larry
The listening position would be about 12' from the speakers which would located along, and close to, the short wall. Aesthetically, she would prefer floor standing. For electronics, no more than 2 boxes, maybe zero or one.
Listens entirely to music from the internet: Qobuz, Spotify, radio (Classic FM), etc.
She listens at relatively low levels, perhaps 75 db max. Musical taste are classical, light jazz.
Would prefer British brands, or at least brands readily available in the UK.
Suggestions, please.
Thanks in advance, Larry
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The Proc D48R would fit the bill. My friend has them and they work great in a large room! https://www.proac-loudspeakers.com/html_files/Speakers.php?Range=Response&Speaker=ResponseD48 LFD is a British brand that would fit nice with the Proacs!! https://generubinaudio.com/shop/ols/categories/lfd-amps-and-phono-stages |
If she's as posh as her digs, and really wants the speakers close to the wall, look at Tannoy Sterlings. If she's looking for a cheaper alternative, the Monitor Audio Bronze 6 are solid. The preferred listening levels concern me. Especially in an open-plan environment. I think she'll be happier with four wireless Sonus units placed around the space. |
"Loudness' EQ (should have been named 'Low Volume Bass Boost') is important for low volume listening. i.e. Maintaining Jazz Bass Player in low volume listening preserves Involvement. If bass not maintained, becomes background music, no real involvement. Fletcher Munson documented ear's sensitivity variations as volume drops, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour resulting primarily in a need to progressively boost bass as volume reduces. 'Loudness' circuits, (some manual, some automatic) were standard optional features 'in the day'. My vintage McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp has separate optional Loudness filter. All my Vintage Preamps/Receivers had variations of 'Loudness'. Many used it wrong, gave it a bad name, minimal 'pure' signal paths ... it has disappeared unfortunately IMO. IF not properly set up, the progressive bass boost starts too soon, too much bass, and remains too much bass. When properly engaged, it definitely makes a beneficial difference. This Chase Remote Line Controller, RLC-1 has automatic built in bass boost, progressively as you lower the volume. Like vintage equipment, many set it up poorly, and the bass boost begins too soon. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chase-Technologies-RLC-1-Remote-Line-Controller-RLC1-Upgrade-Any-Stereo-NOS... You start/leave it at it's default volume; adjust your preamp/integrated amp's volume for 'normal'. No bass boost. Then, use Chase unit for increased volume, no bass boost. reduce volume, no bass boost until you lower below 'normal', when it then automatically/progressively/properly boosts bass, maintaining involvement. |
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