Speaker Shortlist - Any suggestions

Posted by: Pedro on 10 April 2018

I’m considering changing my speakers and would welcome suggestions for inclusion in a shortlist. My system is solely vinyl. I have Naim NAP135s (just serviced at Class A) with my faithful Naim NAC52/52PS. My source is the Well Tempered Versalex and Dynavector 17D3 and a Dynavector P75 Mk3 phono.

My present speakers are Shahinian Obelisk Mk1s. These were something of an impulse buy having hear the Mk2 version at a dem for my turntable. The Mk1s are not perhaps the best match for my 135s.

My listening room is 16’ by 22’ and my budget is up to £2k. New or second hand, but via a dealership as a dem is required (this time ????). My listening tastes are primarily rock.

Many thanks

Pete

Posted on: 12 April 2018 by Richieroo

They are fine speakers ........ its all a balance. Remember, your hot seat is equally critical to the sound. You will need to find a point in the room where bass frequencies are not overly multiplied by reflections .... ultimately you may find the Ob's room requirements mean that the layouts you end up with are unacceptable - which would be a shame.

I am a huge fan of active sub with room equalisation - used with small revealing speakers .... like the little Harbeths or Proac Tablets.