Please put the Fritz Carrera BE speakers on your list. I recently posted a review and a comparison between Carrera and Harbeth M30.1s in the member review section. By the way, Fritz has a generous return policy so you got nothing to lose.
What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >>
I just moved to a new office and am piecing together a small system. I acquired a Grant Fidelity RITA 880 as the amp and running into that from a Bluesound NODE - better DAC on the horizon but using internal for time being.
I need speakers that will sit on built in bookshelf - so size does matter. 18"H and 15"D is about as big as will work.
I am currently running a set of pro-audio monitors that are too clinical, and lacking bass at low-level during the day listening. Adding a sub is probably out of the question - its a private office but there are others working in adjacent areas.
Goal: Looking for something with a little more warmth and depth. Aesthetics do matter in this situation but a far secondary consideration.
Budget: ideally in the $2,500 range but could extend that up $3,500.
I have been looking at Harbeth 30.1, Joseph Pulsar 2s -- both pushing the budget (used). This is turning into a third listening environment, most of the time at lower background levels.
Welcome thoughts. Or sell me on what you are selling!
I need speakers that will sit on built in bookshelf - so size does matter. 18"H and 15"D is about as big as will work.
I am currently running a set of pro-audio monitors that are too clinical, and lacking bass at low-level during the day listening. Adding a sub is probably out of the question - its a private office but there are others working in adjacent areas.
Goal: Looking for something with a little more warmth and depth. Aesthetics do matter in this situation but a far secondary consideration.
Budget: ideally in the $2,500 range but could extend that up $3,500.
I have been looking at Harbeth 30.1, Joseph Pulsar 2s -- both pushing the budget (used). This is turning into a third listening environment, most of the time at lower background levels.
Welcome thoughts. Or sell me on what you are selling!
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The Harbeth P3ESR would be a nice fit. The Spendor A1 and Classic 4/5 would also go nice in a bookshelf. These speakers ( LS3/5A type) have a sealed woofer. The Spendors are about a grand less than the Harbeths and are a warmer sounding speaker and I doubt you would go wrong with them. The Fritz has a rear port and would be problematic in a bookshelf! |
Great advice - really appreciating this. The Fritz are moving up the list. As our the Spendors. arafiq: great comparison to the 30.1s really appreciate that! yogiboy : Having done some light reading I think the Spendor classic could be a great fit here. Agree with the rear port on the Fitz...but maybe not a total deal breaker Any thoughts on fit and finish between the Spendors and the Fritz> |
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