Author Topic: Bookshelf speaker recommendations under 20K (For music only) (Read 18353 times)

junji · « **Reply #30 on:** Apr 07, 2015 at 12:05 AM »

Quote from: Courage on Apr 06, 2015 at 11:25 PM

Go to makati cinema square. Madaming audio shops dun.

Ah, sige subukan kong pasyalan at dadalin ko na rin yung amp ko para mag-audition. Salamat!

Bemermeister · « **Reply #31 on:** Apr 10, 2015 at 11:05 PM »

Hi Everyone,

I have brought my portable SMSL SA 60 with my Fiio X5 as source last Thursday to test a couple of speakers in Glorietta.

I was able to audition the following:

Wharfedale Dentons
Tannoy Mercury V4 Floorstanders
Tannoy DC6 Bookshelf Speakers

Each one had its own strengths and weaknesses but what struck me the most were still the Dentons for putting up a fun sounding experience and making it happen in such a small form factor. They may not be as detailed as the DC6 but they make up for the lack in detail with their warm sound and extended bass.

Maybe the SMSL pairs better with the Dentons, I have not tried other amps with the Dentons yet.

Pero I highly suggest you guys give it a try as it did not disappoint.

Im on to the next set of speakers

muypogi · « **Reply #32 on:** Apr 11, 2015 at 09:44 AM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Apr 10, 2015 at 11:05 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have brought my portable SMSL SA 60 with my Fiio X5 as source last Thursday to test a couple of speakers in Glorietta.

I was able to audition the following:

Wharfedale Dentons
Tannoy Mercury V4 Floorstanders
Tannoy DC6 Bookshelf Speakers

Each one had its own strengths and weaknesses but what struck me the most were still the Dentons for putting up a fun sounding experience and making it happen in such a small form factor. They may not be as detailed as the DC6 but they make up for the lack in detail with their warm sound and extended bass.

Maybe the SMSL pairs better with the Dentons, I have not tried other amps with the Dentons yet.

Pero I highly suggest you guys give it a try as it did not disappoint.

Im on to the next set of speakers

You can tune the Dentons via their proximity to the wall. I prefer them mga 2 feet from the wall to balance out the bass else they become boomy.

muypogi · « **Reply #33 on:** Apr 11, 2015 at 09:45 AM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Apr 10, 2015 at 11:05 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have brought my portable SMSL SA 60 with my Fiio X5 as source last Thursday to test a couple of speakers in Glorietta.

I was able to audition the following:

Wharfedale Dentons
Tannoy Mercury V4 Floorstanders
Tannoy DC6 Bookshelf Speakers

Each one had its own strengths and weaknesses but what struck me the most were still the Dentons for putting up a fun sounding experience and making it happen in such a small form factor. They may not be as detailed as the DC6 but they make up for the lack in detail with their warm sound and extended bass.

Maybe the SMSL pairs better with the Dentons, I have not tried other amps with the Dentons yet.

Pero I highly suggest you guys give it a try as it did not disappoint.

Im on to the next set of speakers

You can tune the Dentons via their proximity to the wall. I prefer them mga 2 feet from the wall to balance out the bass else they become boomy.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f309/moipogi/photo_zps41c269e8.jpg

Bemermeister · « **Reply #34 on:** Apr 11, 2015 at 01:12 PM »

Thanks for the info!

Nice set up you have there.

What is the size of your room sir?

misterdd · « **Reply #35 on:** Apr 11, 2015 at 05:58 PM »

I would suggest you audition the Zensor 1s as well.

Bemermeister · « **Reply #36 on:** Apr 11, 2015 at 07:32 PM »

Quote from: misterdd on Apr 11, 2015 at 05:58 PM

I would suggest you audition the Zensor 1s as well.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Where can I audition this model?

junji · « **Reply #37 on:** Apr 11, 2015 at 10:55 PM »

Too bad, Dali Zensor 3 is out of stock so I got the MA BX2 instead which cost for only 13k due to 30% promo sale. Almost bought the B&W 685 S2, but bought the Grado 325e headphone instead for the amount difference with BX2. Excited to hear it tomorrow paired with PM6005/CD6005 and will use ordinary electrical wire for the speaker and the ordinary interconnect included in Marantz for the meantime while waiting for Cal's interconnect/speaker cables. Exciting times. yahooo!

misterdd · « **Reply #38 on:** Apr 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Apr 11, 2015 at 07:32 PM

Thanks for the suggestion.

Where can I audition this model?

Kay Architectural Audio din

Same place as the Zensor 3.

I think you can get the LCR of the 1s within your 20k budget.
Be warned. You will fall in love with the center channel when you audition

luis · « **Reply #39 on:** Apr 15, 2015 at 04:19 PM »

Quote from: junji on Apr 11, 2015 at 10:55 PM

Too bad, Dali Zensor 3 is out of stock so I got the MA BX2 instead which cost for only 13k due to 30% promo sale. Almost bought the B&W 685 S2, but bought the Grado 325e headphone instead for the amount difference with BX2. Excited to hear it tomorrow paired with PM6005/CD6005 and will use ordinary electrical wire for the speaker and the ordinary interconnect included in Marantz for the meantime while waiting for Cal's interconnect/speaker cables. Exciting times. yahooo!

musta listening experience sir? pa share naman.

junji · « **Reply #40 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 11:47 AM »

Quote from: luis on Apr 15, 2015 at 04:19 PM

musta listening experience sir? pa share naman.

Sorry for the late reply, been very busy these fast few days. Here is my finished setup.

Marantz PM6005/CD6005 - from Sights & Sounds
Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 - from Sights & Sounds
Sigma AV Racks - ordered and pickup from SM Appliances Store
Phanter Voltage Surge Protector w/ Line Filter - from Handyman
Fiio X5 - from Egghead (temporary digital source via Profigold IC)
SMSL M8 DSD DAC - on the way from Aldrin aka arudorin
Speaker cables and IC - from CAL (speaker cables on the way due to out of stocks plug)
Speaker Stand - DIY from turbokiller

What's needed:
Imarflex UDR-2000VA 1500W - from Sound & Vision
Mini Laptop w/ installed Foobar2000 - for my source

Now, overall it is a good purchase. I didn't expect that BX2 is too bassy due to it's dimension smaller than Zensor 3 and B&W 685 S2 which is my 1st and 2nd choice respectively. Maybe because of the size of my music room which is very small with only 1.5 meters wide. With the sounds, I desired for a little more highs and mids which I can get if I have more space as the bass will dissipate more. Another thing is that my reference for comparison is my X5/X12 + ATH MX50s (too rich in mids)/Grado RS325e (very neautral w/ impact in all frequency, thumbs up and did not regret my decision to get it) so it is not fair. It is still in burn-in period and will improve more overtime especially once I connect Cal's IC and speaker cables. The question is, am I happy? Definitely yes.

DTNS · « **Reply #41 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 06:14 PM »

great review! congrats on completing your setup.

disturbed · « **Reply #42 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 06:27 PM »

@junji

I think you will benefit from bass traps..I know I did..my Dentons were bassy too (in my place) when I listened to them..bass traps solved that for me..acoustics in the room really affects the SQ of speakers..that's why when all else fails get a head phone hehehe

junji · « **Reply #43 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 09:26 PM »

Quote from: disturbed on Apr 17, 2015 at 06:27 PM

@junji

I think you will benefit from bass traps..I know I did..my Dentons were bassy too (in my place) when I listened to them..bass traps solved that for me..acoustics in the room really affects the SQ of speakers..that's why when all else fails get a head phone hehehe

Thanks for the suggestion. Is this bass trap the same with the one being sell here in pdvd marketplace like foamed egg case shaped? From where I can avail them and where can I position it, at the back of speaker? Sorry, I am still a newbie.

One thing I learned which is always being suggested here is to audition, the reason I am telling this is that I expect the BX2 to have more highs than the lows but found it reversed. Don't believed in youtube samples

It is just hard to audition here since every store carrying different brands and the location are far from each other and even if they carry the brand, the models that you want is out of stocks so it is better also to list down alternatives. So it's better to communicate with the store first in order not to waste time and energy.

disturbed · « **Reply #44 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 09:31 PM »

The good thing about audition is that you will really have an idea about how will it sound, however since their room and your room are different the outcome will possibly be different. I'll try to post a sample picture of the bass trap.

Eto sir sample kasama na din ung seller

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Courage · « **Reply #45 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 09:46 PM »

Quote from: junji on Apr 17, 2015 at 11:47 AM

Sorry for the late reply, been very busy these fast few days. Here is my finished setup.

Marantz PM6005/CD6005 - from Sights & Sounds
Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 - from Sights & Sounds
Sigma AV Racks - ordered and pickup from SM Appliances Store
Phanter Voltage Surge Protector w/ Line Filter - from Handyman
Fiio X5 - from Egghead (temporary digital source via Profigold IC)
SMSL M8 DSD DAC - on the way from Aldrin aka arudorin
Speaker cables and IC - from CAL (speaker cables on the way due to out of stocks plug)

What's needed:
Imarflex UDR-2000VA 1500W - from Sound & Vision
Mini Laptop w/ installed Foobar2000 - for my source

Now, overall it is a good purchase. I didn't expect that BX2 is too bassy due to it's dimension smaller than Zensor 3 and B&W 685 S2 which is my 1st and 2nd choice respectively. Maybe because of the size of my music room which is very small with only 1.5 meters wide. With the sounds, I desired for a little more highs and mids which I can get if I have more space as the bass will dissipate more. Another thing is that my reference for comparison is my X5/X12 + ATH MX50s (too rich in mids)/Grado RS325e (very neautral w/ impact in all frequency, thumbs up and did not regret my decision to get it) so it is not fair. It is still in burn-in period and will improve more overtime especially once I connect Cal's IC and speaker cables. The question is, am I happy? Definitely yes.

Nice setup.. Pareho pa tayo ng rack he he he

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #46 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 10:19 PM »

Nice start. Madami pa iimprove sa tunog yan pag fully broken in. The suggestion to acoustically treat your room is correct because of the narrow dimension. Mirror points lagyan mo din to address the first reflections. Happy listening and congrats!

junji · « **Reply #47 on:** Apr 17, 2015 at 10:49 PM »

@disturbed, yan pala yun. Sige include ko yan sa next purchased ko.

@pa3ck608, thanks for the heads up.

@courage, maganda at stable naman kaya thumbs up.

@Bemermeister, sorry if kung na-hijack ko na yung thread mo ha. Just want to share the experience with others like us who are looking for <= 20k speakers. Any update with your planned purchased. I suggest to audition the BX2 na rin specially that MA have a promo discount of 30%, baka magustuhan mo nakamura ka pa. Kung meron na, feedback naman ng impression. Thanks.

Bemermeister · « **Reply #48 on:** Apr 18, 2015 at 11:42 PM »

Hi Sir Junji,

Thanks for sharing! Always a pleasure hearing from other members.

I have not yet continued to auditions pero I'm looking to audition the Dali Zensor 3 sa Architectural Audio soon.

I am not a fan of the Tannoy DC6 Revolution bookshelf speakers. They are detailed naman pero sounded thin to my liking.

Hammerheart · « **Reply #49 on:** Apr 19, 2015 at 01:12 AM »

Quote from: junji on Apr 17, 2015 at 10:49 PM

@disturbed, yan pala yun. Sige include ko yan sa next purchased ko.

@pa3ck608, thanks for the heads up.

@courage, maganda at stable naman kaya thumbs up.

@Bemermeister, sorry if kung na-hijack ko na yung thread mo ha. Just want to share the experience with others like us who are looking for <= 20k speakers. Any update with your planned purchased. I suggest to audition the BX2 na rin specially that MA have a promo discount of 30%, baka magustuhan mo nakamura ka pa. Kung meron na, feedback naman ng impression. Thanks.

how much na discounted bx5 sir? Kasama sa sale?

junji · « **Reply #50 on:** Apr 19, 2015 at 07:52 AM »

13k is the discounted price for bx2, yes kasama bx5 sa discounted pero di ko na naitanong.

cyberdraven · « **Reply #51 on:** Apr 21, 2015 at 06:06 PM »

how about the PSB B6?

Bemermeister · « **Reply #52 on:** May 21, 2015 at 07:47 AM »

I have not auditioned the PSB B6 yet but I will put that in my list.

My busy schedule has denied me the chance to go around and audition the different bookshelf speakers recommended by you guys.

So far here are what I have listened to:

A Audio Titus Gold BS
Tannoy DC6 Revolution
Wharfedale Dentons 80th Anniversary
Polk Audio Rti A1/A3

DTNS · « **Reply #53 on:** May 21, 2015 at 07:10 PM »

add this to the list:

A Audio Apocalypse BS

megalomania · « **Reply #54 on:** May 30, 2015 at 09:01 PM »

^Auditioned Aaudio speakers yesterday:

Apocalypse BS, Titus FS and Philippians FS.

Wow! Wala akong mapili. Lahat maganda. =)

mikeer2002ph · « **Reply #55 on:** Jun 06, 2015 at 08:21 AM »

Quote from: Conan on Apr 06, 2015 at 09:16 PM

I'm not sure what set-up you listened to but for me Mezzo 2 is very detailed using the following amplifiers:

Rotel RA04
Topping TP60
SMSL SA-36 Pro

It's almost as detailed as my Klipsch RB-51 II but with a much more refined midrange.

Conan,

I listened to the Mezzo 2 in 5th avenue paired to a CA Azur 340A.

They didnt have a demo 640A / 840A at the time.

The guys in 5th Ave have been telling me that they just unpacked the speakers the night before.

I'm sure it would have sounded different once broken in, or perhaps in a different match up (preamp+power amp setup)

In hindsight, now that I have a CA Azur 650A, I am curious to a 'what might have been' : driving it direct on the CA or fed through the RB1582

Ohmguru · « **Reply #56 on:** Jun 10, 2015 at 06:11 PM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on May 21, 2015 at 07:47 AM

I have not auditioned the PSB B6 yet but I will put that in my list.

My busy schedule has denied me the chance to go around and audition the different bookshelf speakers recommended by you guys.

So far here are what I have listened to:

A Audio Titus Gold BS
Tannoy DC6 Revolution
Wharfedale Dentons 80th Anniversary
Polk Audio Rti A1/A3

I am planning to sell my B6 Speakers (just bought it last year). Incase, magawi ka sa MCS, pwede ko pahiram kay Rex of Watts hifi para ma i-audition mo. I think wala na ata stocks sila ng b6.

Bemermeister · « **Reply #57 on:** Jun 16, 2015 at 10:15 PM »

Quote from: Ohmguru on Jun 10, 2015 at 06:11 PM

I am planning to sell my B6 Speakers (just bought it last year). Incase, magawi ka sa MCS, pwede ko pahiram kay Rex of Watts hifi para ma i-audition mo. I think wala na ata stocks sila ng b6.

Thanks Sir! Been busy lately, no time to audition any speakers yet. I will be doing the rounds again on July hopefully

jtahanlangit · « **Reply #58 on:** Aug 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM »

Does anyone here had an experience listening to Acoustic Energy Aegis Neo One?