Used Bookshelf up to $3k


I quite like my Merlin TSMs, and plan to keep them, but just for grins want to try something else. Up to $3k, including used.

Does anyone here like anything by B&W? Seems like people love them or consider them just OK on other forums.

 

troutbum

I was a partner in a regional CPA firm. We were proud in describing our partner group as "relatively jerk free". I guess we can make that claim here.

G2....read a few reviews based on your post. Pretty impressive! Trying to find out how old they are. Thanks.

troutbum

Here you go: Revival Atalante 3 $3,200 new with stands, Buchardt Audio E50 $3,900 new $3,000 used but they do not last long, Philharmonic BMR (larger standmount) $2,000, Fritz Carbon 7 MKii SE $2,900 new

Your TSMs are really special (especially if they are the MXr version).  If you want to try something totally "different", I would suggest looking at the Zu DWX ($1500-$3000 new depending on performance package and finish). They may be too large for your application but keep in mind they can be used standing upright with tweeter on top; turned upside down with tweeter on bottom; or on their side with tweeter either pointing to left or right.  The main driver is wide-band (no crossover) and the tweeter just adds a little air on top.  They are high-efficiency -- so if you care to try out a low power tube amp in the future -- no problem.  They also are very enjoyable at low or moderate listening levels; as opposed to many other smaller bookshelf speakers that really don't come to life without turning up the volume.  There is a very good podcast discussing these speakers here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-srajan-review-the-zu-dwx/id1368388920?i=1000626664157