I have been going around auditioning bookshelf as much as I can. First and foremost I wish to thank the people who accommodate their customers and make them feel special, makes you want to get their products even more.Among them is Wilfred of AV Driver Int'l., Noel of Audio Amplified, Joel of AVX Harrison Plaza, Marvin of JBL megamall and Nino of Spectra in Park Square. They would make you feel like you can afford and want to buy the products they offer, and I really if I just could
, I would definitely recommend them without a second thought. And while I have been to several others, the service is just average or less than pleasurable(makes you feel like they don't have time for you or you can't afford their products). I have just been to Manila, Makati and Pasig area so far and would still check out other brands in the Q.C. area soon.
I am a newbie so I try to learn and absorb as much as I can, so far, my container cannot fathom the things involved in this hobby, love or passion for great sound. I and building a decent sound system for myself and will primarily be used for music with the option to play HT occasionally. I am still confused if I should get a Denon 1909/1910 or just go for a dedicated stereo such as NAD and devote it for music alone(but that is another issue). For now let us talk speakers.
I have heard Wharfdale(diamond 9 series), Paradigm(atom, mini monitor), B&W(685), Arum Ventus( F-series and leasure 2sv), Mission(M31i and M32i), Infinity(Primus), Focal(Chorus 705V and 806V), Mordaunt Short, Bose and maybe one or two more I have missed out. So far I am very much impressed with Focal particularly the Chorus 806V among all others with the B&W 685 a close second, but the prices are beyond me at the moment and I am considering several others. Among them are the Mission M32i, the Paradigm Mini Monitor and Arum Cantus' Leasure 2SV. Is there any other within this price range that I should check out?
among my choices, which would you prefer?
should I just save up a bit more and give in to Focal?