Hello All,
I would very greatly appreciate anyone's valuable advice/experience(s) with regards to the following:
I presently have a pair of GoldenEar Triton 2+ as Fronts, GoldenEar Super XXL Center, and JBL A130 Bookshelf Speakers serving as Rear/Surround Speakers along with 2 SVS PB2000 subs for the low end, sourced from an Anthem MRX540/MCA225. This set-up is decent enough for regualar home theater, but the JBL's are woefully inadequate for music-listening due to the tonal/timbre mismatch.
I discovered, "ASR" only 3 years ago and have been slowly, but surely educating myself on the entire subject of speaker measurements, gear, etc. However, I had bought the GoldenEar set-up a year prior to that--Had I known better-- I'd have opted for a full, "Revel", 5.2 system at the very outset. As prices in India are 2 1/2 times that of the U.S, in dollar-to-Rupee terms, I cannot justify upgrading for at least another 3-5 years.
After reading ASR Reviews based on what's available here in India, I'm down to 3 choices--Revel M16, KEF R3, and GoldenEar M16. Unfortunately, none of the other Revel Bookshelves are in stock or I would have purchased the M126BE in a heartbeat!
Revel M16 and KEF R3, most desirable based on measurements and reviews, however, I'm afraid that the difference in tweeters will not blend with the Triton Front's and that there will be a significant, noticeable mismatch in the overall sound presentation for music. (Please note, this is concerning surround music. Otherwise, the present JBL A130 works for home theater.)
GoldenEar BRX, least desirable based on measurements and reviews, but will hopefully seamlessly blend in with the fronts.
Could anyone please help me out with this decision? I'm sorely tempted to buy the Revel, but don't know if it would serve my purpose and I don't want to end up with buyers remorse if I'm compelled to opt for the BRX.
To further complicate the matter, I'm unable to have a personal audition of any of the the 3 options as none of the 10-odd B&M dealers, here in Bombay have them in stock and whatever I choose will be shipped in from other parts of India.
Many Thanks in advance and Best Wishes for the year ahead!
Prashant.
I would very greatly appreciate anyone's valuable advice/experience(s) with regards to the following:
I presently have a pair of GoldenEar Triton 2+ as Fronts, GoldenEar Super XXL Center, and JBL A130 Bookshelf Speakers serving as Rear/Surround Speakers along with 2 SVS PB2000 subs for the low end, sourced from an Anthem MRX540/MCA225. This set-up is decent enough for regualar home theater, but the JBL's are woefully inadequate for music-listening due to the tonal/timbre mismatch.
I discovered, "ASR" only 3 years ago and have been slowly, but surely educating myself on the entire subject of speaker measurements, gear, etc. However, I had bought the GoldenEar set-up a year prior to that--Had I known better-- I'd have opted for a full, "Revel", 5.2 system at the very outset. As prices in India are 2 1/2 times that of the U.S, in dollar-to-Rupee terms, I cannot justify upgrading for at least another 3-5 years.
After reading ASR Reviews based on what's available here in India, I'm down to 3 choices--Revel M16, KEF R3, and GoldenEar M16. Unfortunately, none of the other Revel Bookshelves are in stock or I would have purchased the M126BE in a heartbeat!
Revel M16 and KEF R3, most desirable based on measurements and reviews, however, I'm afraid that the difference in tweeters will not blend with the Triton Front's and that there will be a significant, noticeable mismatch in the overall sound presentation for music. (Please note, this is concerning surround music. Otherwise, the present JBL A130 works for home theater.)
GoldenEar BRX, least desirable based on measurements and reviews, but will hopefully seamlessly blend in with the fronts.
Could anyone please help me out with this decision? I'm sorely tempted to buy the Revel, but don't know if it would serve my purpose and I don't want to end up with buyers remorse if I'm compelled to opt for the BRX.
To further complicate the matter, I'm unable to have a personal audition of any of the the 3 options as none of the 10-odd B&M dealers, here in Bombay have them in stock and whatever I choose will be shipped in from other parts of India.
Many Thanks in advance and Best Wishes for the year ahead!
Prashant.