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Post by mepositive on Jul 8, 2015 9:57:45 GMT -5
I'm looking for your inputs in helping me select the best near field system. Appreciate your inputs.
I love my primary 2 channel system : XDA-2, ERC-2, XSP-1, XPA-1L X 2, Tekton Pendragon, Scout 1.1 w/ 2M Black, dbx II
My current office base system is: Mac Mini , Dragonfly dac, Focal XS book. I work from home and am at my desk about 10 hours a day of which music is being streamed at least for half that time - usually quiet. And every now and then I'll take the volume up to enjoy the sound.
I am looking to build an awesome near field system to replace the present one. Thanks to excellent advice from another Lounge member I had almost decided on the Airmotiv 6S plus the DC-1. I also do not currently use the X-Ref 12 and plan to integrate it into the near field system. I also plan to do is buy a VPI Traveller and add that to the mix using an XPS that I already have. The split between digital and TT based music will be 80:20.
My budget is 2000$ (plus another 500 if needed + TT cost). Is there is combination that you would recommend across all brands. The speakers would be about 6 ft apart and listening distance is about 4-5 ft from each speaker.
Thanks.
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Post by pawsman on Jul 8, 2015 10:00:51 GMT -5
There's a used pair of Stealth 6's on the Emporium; they would be worth a look-
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Post by jerky on Jul 8, 2015 11:01:22 GMT -5
How about a Emotiva Mini-X A DC-1 and a pair of Kef LS50.
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Post by Gary Cook on Jul 8, 2015 11:30:15 GMT -5
My 20 cents worth, DC-1 + SP-1 + Airmotive 6's.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by jackpine on Jul 8, 2015 12:10:02 GMT -5
Focal makes powered monitors at various prices up to ones that include beryllium tweeters. If you have a Guitar Center or other music or pro audio store nearby you could probably audition them. The other suggestions all look good too.
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Post by garym on Jul 8, 2015 16:28:53 GMT -5
Very happy with my Geek Out DAC into a pair of Airmotive 6's plus a Polk PSW505 sub. The Geek will handle DSD files as well as PCM up to 384/32.
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Post by mepositive on Jul 9, 2015 9:13:05 GMT -5
Thanks. What about any passive speakers that you'd suggest maybe with DC1 and Mini X amp ?
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Post by Priapulus on Jul 9, 2015 9:57:04 GMT -5
I love my mini-x connected to my computer and a couple of bookshelf's, at work.
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Post by Nodscene on Jul 9, 2015 10:14:38 GMT -5
For near field speakers, some of the best I've ever heard are Klein + Hummel monitors. They are now under the name of Neumann and you should be able to get a pair of KH120A in your price range or close to it I believe. I know there are some other top brands like Adams, Genelec, and Focal (as previously mentioned) but I find the H&K's have a certain magical quality about them. I haven't heard the 120's but my friend has a pair higher up the ladder and they always blow me away when I listen to them. The only other set of monitors that give me the same sort of reaction were a 5.1 Genelec setup in a recording studio worth $150,000/speaker so that doesn't quite count haha.
Edit: I'd really recommend going to a proper music store and audition some of the monitors they have hooked up to see what you like. There is a chance you may not like studio monitors as a speaker as they are made to reveal weaknesses in recordings and accuracy when mixing.
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Post by mepositive on Jul 10, 2015 9:15:12 GMT -5
Has anybody listened to the B&W 685? Is there a way to compare it to the Airmotivs in SQ?
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Post by jackpine on Jul 10, 2015 9:51:11 GMT -5
I liked the 685 when listened to it quite awhile ago, I own 683s and 603s. GoldenEar Aons are nice too and are worth auditioning if you can. The Aons use a similar tweeter Airmotivs.
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Post by bub on Jul 10, 2015 10:12:43 GMT -5
". My budget is 2000K " With a 2000k ( $2,000,000 ) budget , I would think your choices would be unlimited Good Luck.  ? |
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Post by mepositive on Jul 10, 2015 10:47:16 GMT -5
". My budget is 2000K " With a 2000k ( $2,000,000 ) budget , I would think your choices would be unlimited Good Luck. ? Guess I inadvertently predicted my future budgets !! - right now its only 2000$ !! LOL. Thanks for helping correct it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2015 13:47:01 GMT -5
I really love my near field system with minix, Schitt modi and NHT classic 3's. The accoustic suspension design of the NHTs makes them easy to place near a wall. If you want to spend more, add a DC-1.
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Post by djreef on Aug 4, 2015 21:56:19 GMT -5
". My budget is 2000K " With a 2000k ( $2,000,000 ) budget , I would think your choices would be unlimited Good Luck. ? Guess I inadvertently predicted my future budgets !! - right now its only 2000$ !! LOL. Thanks for helping correct it. Not if you were looking at the Focal powered monitors with the Berylium tweets. Man, those are expensive. |
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Post by pop on Aug 4, 2015 22:25:15 GMT -5
Has anybody listened to the B&W 685? Is there a way to compare it to the Airmotivs in SQ? Listen to the 685 at work frequently. I would take my Stealth 6 any day over them. Airmotiv 6 should be very similar to my Stealth. Stealths sound effortless in comparison, and much more detailed. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 5, 2015 11:44:00 GMT -5
The KEF LS-50 is the BEST near field monitor, IMHO.
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Post by garbulky on Aug 6, 2015 14:58:54 GMT -5
So you want something that outdoes your current setup? I don't know if the choices presented here will provide you with a worthwile $2000 upgrade for your money. However they will all sound good.  |
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 6, 2015 15:01:47 GMT -5
Well is been a month since the OP last post. I wonder if he ever got any speakers.......
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Post by jackpine on Sept 2, 2015 22:27:47 GMT -5
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