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looking for bookshelves - Another usual boring speaker discussion

i am looking for bookshelf speakers to pair with hegel H400 in my condo. i have Wilson watt puppies in my house and absolutely love the sound of the WPs 50th anniversary.. WPs are paired with d'agostino momentum C2 and progression s350.

i will be placing them on a granite shelf near a wall. sort of a klitchen counter.

i listened to SF Amators and BW 805d4, both somewhat laid back, SF Amators i did not like at all. too warm, bass lower mids were overpowering the treble. Also listened to wilson tune tot- lows are an issue. with the 5.75in woofer.

i am now seriously considering the focal sopra 1. i have not auditioned them yet but will do in next week or 2. i know one can't get a full picture from youtube but i have been listening with headphones to several youtube pistes where they do A-B or even A-B-C.

i find the focals and wilsons sound similar. Wilson's have a bit more clarity in the upper mids but overall similar, so i think i will like them. 

Would appreciate suggestions and any more recommendations form the experienced audiophiles herewith vast knowledge base.

thank you

Amar

dhali777
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tunefuldude
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Oops! It looks like I have an older version called the Tiny Dancer.

Very similar bookshelf speaker, primary difference aside from a slightly different cabilet shape being the Be versus diamond tweeter.

The model is Be-718. May be worth some consideration. 

I picked mine up used from a guy who had only had them for about 6 months, which wasn't even long enough to break them in. That may ybe the reason he had them listed for $1200, but I considered it my advantage.        : )

I just looked for you and unfortunately there aren't any used pairs currently listed out there for sale that I can find, but if you're into used gear you might keep an eye out.

https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/revequip/usheraudio_be718.htm

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dogearedaudio
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Used ProAc 1sc's?  A really wonderful speaker, IMO.

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panzrwagn
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Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G. 8" 3-way, Port tuned to 38Hz, 3" midrange, ribbon tweeter. 500W power handling. All combine for greater range and dynamic range than are possible in most standmount/bookshelf. The fact that the also have great soundstaging and imaging combined with a undeniable 'PRAT' make for a compelling speaker that happens to fit the 'bookshelf' definition. I suggest you read the reviews and listen for yourself. . https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/gold-series-6g/gold-100-6g/

jsalerno277
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Sorry I’m late.  Consider the following that are my preferences, in order of SQ and price.  Each are highly musical.  Each sound different so you need to audition.  The Vivid  recommendation is rear ported so an open shelf, not a closed cabinet is required. All will not have much below 40Hz but what bass the have above is so good you will not much miss that deficiency.   I find the list below much more musical than offerings from Wilson, B&W, KEF, etc. I have not auditioned the other recommendations from others above.  Good luck.  


Sonus Farber Guarneri G5

Vimberg Amea

Sonus Farber  Electra Amator

Vivid Kaya S12

johnstiff
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Ascend Acoustics Sierrra LX 

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