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New member Username: Andrewh973Post Number: 7 Registered: Nov-06 | Hello All, After auditioning a few different components, I'm finally leaning toward the Cambridge Audio Azur integrated amp and corresponding CD player. Are there any recommendations for compatible speakers for these units? Bookshelf size, preferable, due to lack of floor space. I listen to all genres, low to moderate levels--with the occassional blast. $500 - $700 range. Thanks in advance. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 9105 Registered: Dec-04 | Hi Andrew. Are you actually looking to place the speakers in a bookshelf? Not the usual scene, stands are more likely, but hey, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I like the PSB B25 speakers. But they ain't small. You could look into Mini Monitors from Paradigm as well. NHT make some strong little speakers, but the bass response is limited from the ones I have heard.More input from NHT guys? |
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New member Username: Andrewh973Post Number: 8 Registered: Nov-06 | Thanks for your response, Nuck. No, the speakers won't go into a bookshelf, but most likely on top of a long wooden cabinet with the components in the middle. Nothing above the cabinet. How are the PSB B25 speakers? And would they be compatible with the Cambridge Audio pieces? |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyFort Hamilton, NY United States Post Number: 1461 Registered: Oct-04 | Three sub $500 contenders, IMHO: Monitor Audio Silver S2 for $465 w/FREE s/h I had an Azur 540A & 540D combo, so I'm kind of familiar with the sound. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyFort Hamilton, NY United States Post Number: 1462 Registered: Oct-04 | I should also add the Wharfedale Diamond 9.2 to this group for $292 + s/h http://ayselectronics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5150&zeni d=f3ab745424c2ccbfc327346f7681f355 |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyFort Hamilton, NY United States Post Number: 1463 Registered: Oct-04 | I wouldn't call any of my above recommendations small either. Any of the Azur integrated amps will drive these speakers well, and I'm fairly certain you would not go wrong with any of the above. But I've got to tell you that I'm not a fan of the current Paradigm Monitor Series, but they are certainly worth a listen, you may like them. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 680 Registered: Jun-07 | The Atoms are pretty good, but from what I hear the Monitor Audio bookies are a great mix with Cambridge Products. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyFort Hamilton, NY United States Post Number: 1464 Registered: Oct-04 | Correction: The above Monitor Audio recommendation should read the Silver RS1, not S2 which are now discontinued. Sorry. |
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New member Username: Andrewh973Post Number: 9 Registered: Nov-06 | Thanks Christopher. I've heard a lot about the Monitor Audio RS1, but have not yet auditioned them. I'll find a dealer in the area, and will definitely go for a listen. What's their approximate cost? And what kind of cables are recommended? |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyFort Hamilton, NY United States Post Number: 1465 Registered: Oct-04 | The cost for the RS1 is in the above link, $465. I'm not a fan of fancy cables. I use these http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=181-600 and am pretty happy. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyFort Hamilton, NY United States Post Number: 1466 Registered: Oct-04 | ...I should say I'm not a fan of expensive fancy cables. Ain't nothing wrong with frugal fancy cables. ...hmmm? Frugal Fancy Cables, LLC...interesting? |