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Bronze Member Username: Andrewh973Post Number: 16 Registered: Nov-06 | Hi all, Looking for bookshelf speaker recommendations for Arcam Solo, with front facing ports. I listened to the accompanying Alto speakers, which were fine, but would like to know what other monitors would be compatible for comparison. Budget is up to $750. Thanks much. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5767 Registered: Feb-05 | Usher S-520 |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1634 Registered: Oct-04 | Wharfedale Diamond 9.2 http://ayselectronics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5150&zeni d=3acc93169061494923444d0f8f6c64b4 |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5768 Registered: Feb-05 | Good call Christopher. |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2361 Registered: May-05 | Focal Chorus 706 http://www.musicdirect.com/product/80436 PSB Image B25 |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1635 Registered: Oct-04 | I try Art, thanks. Those Focals are nice looking. |
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Bronze Member Username: Hoanghai2kMelbourne, VIC Australia Post Number: 33 Registered: Oct-05 | i just wonder how the solo work with Dynaudio Aud42?? anyone have that exprience??? |
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Bronze Member Username: Andrewh973Post Number: 17 Registered: Nov-06 | Thanks all, Great suggestions. Stu, I listened to the Focal Chorus' not lond ago, and remembering them sounding wonderful. I'll revisit them, again. |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 2605 Registered: Sep-04 | I have some experience with the Solo and various speakers. Here are some recommendations: B&W 686 or 685 - if you like a warm sound, rear ported though (why is this an issue?) Focal 705V or 706V - if you prefer a lean sound Dynaudio Audience 42 - a good combination with the Solo, the 42 is not that difficult to drive and the benefits are there to hear easily. Much better in my view than the Altos. Naim N-Sat - An unlikely combination since the speakers are so expensive, but they're easy to drive and a really excellent combination with the Solo for some reason. Faster, more dynamic than the rest here with a lean and punchy presentation. Must be placed against a rear wall for bass reinforcement since this is a sealed unit (no port). All the above will give good results with the Solo. Regards, Frank. |
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Silver Member Username: QuinnPost Number: 165 Registered: Aug-05 | Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 is another excellent bookshelf in your price range. Oops- Never mind it has a rear port. |