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Best bookshelf/stand mount speakers

Hello everyone. I tried moving my speakers in the room several times and in different places, but still not able to achieve that "it" that everyone is chasing. Currenlty running a pair of Penaudio Serenades on a VAC PHI Beta integrated amp. All first class equipment (as much as I can afford) and was thinking on switching now to smaller form factor speakers to hopefully better compensate for my room deficiencies. I know that this is a whole different topic, but please stay with me for a minute on this one....
I was looking at the Magico Mini II, Q1s, or TAD Compact. Absolutely glorious sound, but unfortunatelly out of my league...
Can anyone please make a suggestion on something similar size and performance wise?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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jp1208
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Even though I have had issues with Vapor Audio I can't disagree on the sound the Cirrus produces with the Amorphous Core RAAL tweeter. I wouldn't call it a bookshelf speaker since it will give a full range speaker a run for it's money. If you can get a pair without much hassel and frustration then they are to be considered. The Joseph Audio Pulsar is another I would consider if you can find a good deal. The Focal Diablo is a piece of art but I felt you are paying more for this than the sound. The RAAL ribbon tweeter in the Cirrus cabinet is a very serious contender. It can take up to a year to get a pair which can be a hassel.
mountain-high
62 posts
 
to be honest the Chinese woofer in the Vapor does not bother me at all because it still sounds so good.
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bhobba
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Yea don't let Chinese woofers worry you. A lot of people get too caught up in really high end drivers. The fact of the matter is in practice cabinet resonances swamp the possibly lower distortion etc of such drivers.

Thanks
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clockmeister714
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This conversation, today, would also have to include the Salk Silk. Pulsars for less than half the price? Pretty much. Raal tweeter. Scanspeak Illuminator mid/woofer putting out sick amounts of bass from a 5 1/4 driver. Crazy detail and neutrality. Rock solid imaging. Not the most efficient speaker, but that's about the entire list of shortcomings I've noticed.

Jim Salk is a stand-up guy with terrific customer satisfaction instincts and communication skills. The Silks play lower than the larger Reference 3a mm De Capo i's I replaced -- with a smaller woofer. The imaging precision difference is immediately noticeable. I LOVED the De Capos! But the Silks? With that stunning (standard) veneer? Wow.
musicfile
341 posts
 
I think Ridge Street Sason's should be in this conversation as well
Excellent stand mounts
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