@amirm do we have a waf measurement scale
I think it's going to be the Wharfedales. They seem to have the best mixture of WAF, price and measurements. Many thanks for all of your input. I will feed back.
Deary me no. The proportions are not ... right. That black top is screaming for an ornament or pot-plant! The most important thing to remember about WAF is that you never quite know what will fly.
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Reference 3A Grand Veena in Gloss Maple
My wife loved the wood! Bonus is they are terrific sounding full-range speakers. Replace the spikes with knurled knobs from Lowes threaded for 3/8 by 16 tpi and install some threads. No shiny spikes to look at and they will not mar any surface.
And how do they sound? Did they manage to integrate the tweeter?I have the Wharfedale 4.3s in walnut and they look lovely.
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Unfortunately a thumbs down due to the veneer. I know. It's not easy, but at least she lets me have a new set.If you haven't already chosen,.you might want to take a look at the Focal Chora 816 and 826. They're quite affordable and Look nice if you don't mind boxy. I haven't seen measurements for the larger models, but the smaller one measures well (nearly identical to the Aria) They seem to be available for £899 and £1,099 a pair in the UK, respectively.
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I have the 806 in this color. One thing to keep in mind if you consider them is that the white is actually a slight off-white, which I like but you should be aware of.
Unfortunately a thumbs down due to the veneer. I know. It's not easy, but at least she lets me have a new set.
I was at someone's place a couple years ago, and their solution to this exact problem was to sew "hoods" to fit over the speakers, halfway between loose and tight, floor to top, out of some kind of cotton weave to match the sofa pillows. Sounds crazy, but in that particular style of shabby-chic room the visual effect was great, and the sound didn't seem to suffer at all.
I think they sound great. Excellent midrange and treble (as far as I can tell, am old too).And how do they sound? Did they manage to integrate the tweeter?
6.5” Mark Audio driver in a larger than average cabinet. This speaker has remarkably deep bass.I am an old man, so I I have an issues with full range speakers: their treble is often lacking (as is their bass). If I would go for one of these, I would probably chosse Electricbeach Audio's floorstander, as they include a small ribbon tweeter on top (http://electricbeachaudio.com/).
These seem to fit the bill IMO... although a bit pricey, but design and form is well presented.Fyne Audio F501