rillettes
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Hi,
I'm about to pull the trigger for my desktop setup, but would like to share thoughts before I do so.
I'm looking for a pair of speakers to put on my desktop, to listen to music while working. In a small (14 sqm / 150 sqft), treated room.
I sometimes listen at high, but not extreme SPLs, and am quite close to the speakers (~80 cm / 31.5 in.).
I listen to classical music (including orchestral, opera), metal, some pop, ... All streamed with Roon (bringing EQ), through a Yamaha wxc-50.
I plan to use a subwoofer (not 2, for practical reasons).
I also happen to already own a Benchmark AHB2, which I'd be reluctant to resell. This is not rational: I just love the sound of this amp, and have listened to it for so long now that I'm quite attached to it.
So my plan is to get the Kef LS50 metas, and an SVS PB-1000 Pro.
The alternative I'm considering is Genelec 8331a + 7360a. This would mean reselling the AHB2.
Even after selling the AHB2, the Genelec option will be significantly pricier (3500€ vs 2200€).
I'm looking at coaxial designs due to the short distance to the speakers.
This will have to be a blind buy, no shop in my area have these models.
I'm pretty confident about my choice here, but would love to get other opinions ! And maybe this will help other people in a similar situation. I'm also open to other brands / models, provided they can be found in Europe.
Thanks !
I'm about to pull the trigger for my desktop setup, but would like to share thoughts before I do so.
I'm looking for a pair of speakers to put on my desktop, to listen to music while working. In a small (14 sqm / 150 sqft), treated room.
I sometimes listen at high, but not extreme SPLs, and am quite close to the speakers (~80 cm / 31.5 in.).
I listen to classical music (including orchestral, opera), metal, some pop, ... All streamed with Roon (bringing EQ), through a Yamaha wxc-50.
I plan to use a subwoofer (not 2, for practical reasons).
I also happen to already own a Benchmark AHB2, which I'd be reluctant to resell. This is not rational: I just love the sound of this amp, and have listened to it for so long now that I'm quite attached to it.
So my plan is to get the Kef LS50 metas, and an SVS PB-1000 Pro.
The alternative I'm considering is Genelec 8331a + 7360a. This would mean reselling the AHB2.
Even after selling the AHB2, the Genelec option will be significantly pricier (3500€ vs 2200€).
I'm looking at coaxial designs due to the short distance to the speakers.
This will have to be a blind buy, no shop in my area have these models.
I'm pretty confident about my choice here, but would love to get other opinions ! And maybe this will help other people in a similar situation. I'm also open to other brands / models, provided they can be found in Europe.
Thanks !