Hi
Currently using ATC SCM25a, and an SVS SB13 Ultra sub, both fed by a Minidisc SHD in a 3m x 4m x 2.3m room
Whilst I like the ATCs (I'm 100% sold on active three-ways) I would ideally like not to have a sub at all and, from reading here, realise ATC's may not be quite as good as I thought (others, like Genelec, Neuman etc) may indeed 'better' them.
I have tried the Genelec 8351B and was very impressed - but they (to me) are so fugly I'm not sure I could live with them. Also, whilst they did amazingly low bass (for their size), they did not have the 'weight' I'd like.
I am planning to have a trial of the Neuman KH420 which I am hoping may give me what I want - a full range active speaker, with some bass weight. Downside they feel like outgoing technology as Neuman are surely about to bring in DSP speaker control (as Genelec and others have done). Yes, I have Dirac and am also reasonable au fait with REW, but I like the idea of dedicated DSP as per the Genelec GLM.
Budget is (reasonably) flexible c.£7,000 and I'm planning on this being my 'destination' loudspeaker.
I'm curious what others here might suggest I try? I'm very drawn to 'professional' monitor type speakers (rather than 'Hi-Fi') and am a wary of the reliability and long term serviceability of current favourites in this area e.g. Dutch and Dutch, Kii etc. I also think they are a bit overpriced.
Thanks in advance
Doug
Currently using ATC SCM25a, and an SVS SB13 Ultra sub, both fed by a Minidisc SHD in a 3m x 4m x 2.3m room
Whilst I like the ATCs (I'm 100% sold on active three-ways) I would ideally like not to have a sub at all and, from reading here, realise ATC's may not be quite as good as I thought (others, like Genelec, Neuman etc) may indeed 'better' them.
I have tried the Genelec 8351B and was very impressed - but they (to me) are so fugly I'm not sure I could live with them. Also, whilst they did amazingly low bass (for their size), they did not have the 'weight' I'd like.
I am planning to have a trial of the Neuman KH420 which I am hoping may give me what I want - a full range active speaker, with some bass weight. Downside they feel like outgoing technology as Neuman are surely about to bring in DSP speaker control (as Genelec and others have done). Yes, I have Dirac and am also reasonable au fait with REW, but I like the idea of dedicated DSP as per the Genelec GLM.
Budget is (reasonably) flexible c.£7,000 and I'm planning on this being my 'destination' loudspeaker.
I'm curious what others here might suggest I try? I'm very drawn to 'professional' monitor type speakers (rather than 'Hi-Fi') and am a wary of the reliability and long term serviceability of current favourites in this area e.g. Dutch and Dutch, Kii etc. I also think they are a bit overpriced.
Thanks in advance
Doug