Bookshelf Speaker Recommendation

[Hellsigh]

Hi,
I'm looking for a recommendations on a new bookshelf speakers to buy for a medium sized living room to use with the TV.
I've used Polk XT15 in the past and currently not using any.
I have an old Pioneer VSX-524 receiver that I'm planning to use with the speakers.
these are the speakers that available locally and within my budget:

Polk Audio XT20 - 364$
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 - 485$
Monitor Audi Bronze 50 - 539$
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 - 593$
Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 - 620$
Kef Q150 - 674$
Polk Reserve R100 - 682$

I live in the Middle East and i know the local prices are higher here then MSRP.
at the moment i don't plan to buy a subwoofer due to lack of place for it but it's an option in the future.
sorry for my English and thanks ahead

 

[just1n]

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-recommendations-for-usa-by-sweetchaos.28296/ by @sweetchaos

 

[kemmler3D]

I think any of the last 3 are good options (AFAIK). Is there any chance for you to hear them in person?

 

[Hellsigh]

I think any of the last 3 are good options (AFAIK). Is there any chance for you to hear them in person?

I checked locally and unfortunately i couldn't find any of these in display

 

[tw 2022]

I checked locally and unfortunately i couldn't find any of these in display

double check the kef's .. they are pretty easy to find in most cases..... i think it may boil down to a good return policy for you...don't be afraid to use it ...

 

[Count Dacula]

I have a bunch of new and old KEFs, inc the Q150 and Q350.

Q150 is fine for a TV system, but seriously if you can move up to the Q350s, I would highly recommend it. It could work without a sub much more convincingly, but when/if you add one, you have a full fledged system.

I use my Q350 as my main speakers main system, even though I have a bunch of other bigger ones. They are perched atop two decent subwoofers (as stands, lol) They soak up a decent amount of power from (now) a MC 252 MP Nord amp, previously a Schiit Vidar and a few similar AB amps.

Old pic, but lol...

 

[Hellsigh]

I have a bunch of new and old KEFs, inc the Q150 and Q350.

Q150 is fine for a TV system, but seriously if you can move up to the Q350s, I would highly recommend it. It could work without a sub much more convincingly, but when/if you add one, you have a full fledged system.

I use my Q350 as my main speakers main system, even though I have a bunch of other bigger ones. They are perched atop two decent subwoofers (as stands, lol) They soak up a decent amount of power from (now) a MC 252 MP Nord amp, previously a Schiit Vidar and a few similar AB amps.

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Old pic, but lol...

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I will try to find a place that have them in store to listen to.
the Kef's Q350 is about 885$ for a pair. If it's a big difference in sound then i am able to stretch my budget further to get them
I could also get the Audio Monitor Bronze 100 for 540$ after discount.
Idoes my old receiver even have enough power to handle the Q350 or Bronze 100?

 

[Svet Angelov]

I will try to find a place that have them in store to listen to.
the Kef's Q350 is about 885$ for a pair. If it's a big difference in sound then i am able to stretch my budget further to get them
I could also get the Audio Monitor Bronze 100 for 540$ after discount.
Idoes my old receiver even have enough power to handle the Q350 or Bronze 100?

It should be enough if you are not going very loud. I second the KEF Q350, buuut the wharfedale 12.2 is also one to look out for. You can't do wrong with either.

 

[TheBatsEar]

Here is a pair of Wharfedale 12.1 for 218€ the pair:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1

| Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 - Paarpreis, Regallautsprecher (eiche hell)

hidden-audio.de

They may ship to your country for a price.

If i would want to send a pair of those to, say, Pakistan, it would cost 110€ with DHL.
We are looking at 328€, of which you can get 19% VAT back.
Plus whatever your import costs and credit card fees are.

Maybe importing the speakers yourself is an alternative.

 

[Hellsigh]

It should be enough if you are not going very loud. I second the KEF Q350, buuut the wharfedale 12.2 is also one to look out for. You can't do wrong with either.

There's quite a price difference between Q350 and 12.2 so depends if the difference in price worth it over the 12.2 or not.
unfortunately i didn't find a place that have any on display

Here is a pair of Wharfedale 12.1 for 218€ the pair:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1

| Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 - Paarpreis, Regallautsprecher (eiche hell)

hidden-audio.de

They may ship to your country for a price.

If i would want to send a pair of those to, say, Pakistan, it would cost 110€ with DHL.
We are looking at 328€, of which you can get 19% VAT back.
Plus whatever your import costs and credit card fees are.

Maybe importing the speakers yourself is an alternative.

Unfortunately they do not send to my address.
I've checked some sites but importing myself cost the same or more unfortunately.
I found the 12.2 "Used Like New" from amazon but the difference is negligible and not worth the hassle.

 

[Svet Angelov]

There's quite a price difference between Q350 and 12.2 so depends if the difference in price worth it over the 12.2 or not.
unfortunately i didn't find a place that have any on display


Unfortunately they do not send to my address.
I've checked some sites but importing myself cost the same or more unfortunately.
I found the 12.2 "Used Like New" from amazon but the difference is negligible and not worth the hassle.

I would say it is only slightly better because of its coaxial design, and definitely not 300 dollars better.

So I'd say - get the wharfedales, put on some nice music, and enjoy!!