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Hi
Looking to upgrade my speakers.
Standmounts circa �1000 for use with Meridian amplification (205 monos)
Already considering...
Amphion Argon2
Proac Response 1SC + Tablette Ref 8 Sig
Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
Any opinions on these or other recommendations?
Cheers
Mike
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Formerly Meridian506 Paranoid android
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If you don't mind second hand, and are very lucky, I've seen Wilson-Benesch Arc sell for close to your budget.
Cheers,
David.
Living room: DSP5000.3
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The DSP 5200 are the speakers to have,you might find a good deal on Audiogon.com.
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well Mike... i agree with the 5200 advice but they are active speakers...so play in a different league! the Sonus Faber (concertinos domus included) are superb...and the Proac response too...so make an audition and choose!!!
Meridian: G91DH, DSP 5200, DSP 33
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If you go active check out AVI for a cost effective solution. http://www.avihifi.co.uk/avid/avid.html
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Being a Shahinian convert I'd look for a s/h pair of Shahinian Arcs, if you can get over the looks (a veneered swing bin!) they are a great speaker. I've got a pair that cost me �600 running on a 557 at present
Mr Perceptive
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Thanks for your recommendations so far  I'm definitely sticking with passive because I really like what the 201+205s do. Need to be standmounts as they ar elikely to be used in a small flat (I havent moved yet and wont be buying for a few months - I'm just fishing for ideas for when I do) Arcs I have considered but if I saw a pair even second hand for a grand the first thing I'd think is "what's wrong with them?"
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The Amphions are extremely good, as are ATC SCM 11s. A very different sound is the Zu Tone. I've reviewed all these at sonicflare.com I heard these at the HES show and they were fantastic for the size/price: http://www.guruproaudio.com/ an offbeat selection, but worth pursuing.
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Yes, "The Guru" himself lives here in Stockholm and has previously made a lot of speakers on a semiprofessional basis, both for Sound Studios and home users. Finaly he has understood that the one year backlog might indicate there's a demand for his speakers, he might even have them manufactured to make a profit... I don't know if Guru Pro Audio is an entirely new company, or if his "Ino Audio" has become Guru - I believe the former. Previously his speakers needed to be in a well dampened room. While I haven't heard these small babies, I've read this is no longer critical with this model. Ino Audio has also made impressive bass modules: http://martin.prisjakt.nu/Filmer/Profundus/5%20hz.avi
HD621, G98DH, G68ADV, Bc Acoustiqe ACT A3, 5200C DSP33, NuForce Reference 9 monoblocks, 2x SB3's, Velodyne DD-15 & DD-12 Subwoofers and a Meridian sub.
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Well... I just heard the good news that my contract at work has been extended so I'm gonna wait until the new year and then treat myself Anyone know any Amphion dealers in the UK? Done the search, cant get the info...
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