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As for the whole warm vs bright thing, I've never really figured out what it meant. I know warm is more prominent in the low frequencies and bright is more prominent in the high frequences, but I can't seem to translate that into sound...if that makes sense.
my ears and preferences, or anyone elses, are probably different than yours. You gotta listen for yourself. Good Luck!
I can't audition any of these speakers except Energy, there are no places near me that carry them.
Boston Acoustics A26 ($200)
Boston Acoustics VS 260 ($250))
Energy CB-10 ($250)
Energy RM-10 ($300)
Infinity Primus P252 ($330)
Wharfdale Evo 2-8 ($300)
Wharfdale Diamond 10.1 ($310)
PSB Alpha B1 ($300)
narrowed the list down :)
that offer 30 day trials with full purchase price refunds. This allows in home auditions with your equipment in your room.
Ascend Acoustics Sierra CBM-170 SE $300/pair
Axiom Audio Millennia M2 v3 $328/pair
Emotiva X-Ref XRM-6.1 $399/pair
SVS SCS-02(M) $399/pair
Elemental Designs A.6-mtm $399/pair
HSU HB-1 Mk2 $358/pair
Aperion Intimus 5B $370/pair
EMP Tek E41-B $299/pair
Audioengine P4 $249/pair
In my mind the best one there in many ways is the PSB Alpha B1. Almost every magazine in the hi-fi world has gone crazy over it.
I assume that you have already read the Stereophile review on it.
The big reservation I have about it is that it only goes down to 65 Hz. If you can live with that it would be first choice.
Now that I have said all of that, the one I would probably BUY would be the Wharfdale Diamond 10.1, because I like the fact that it goes down to 48 Hz, and the recent Stereophile review was very positive.
I couldn't live with the lack of bass of the Alpha B1.
I don't know what part of the L.A. area you are in, but Atlantic Stereo in Costa Mesa is the store that sells Wharfedale. (949) 646-8895
This just shows that I should trust my gut feeling. I found the Diamond 10.1's for 400$ including shipping and the Evo2-8's for $334 including shipping, so I went ahead and bought the Evo's. Here's to hoping I don't regret my decision, since I'm pretty prone to changing my mind, haha.
I'm gonna wait a few weeks and replace the stock cartridge with the Denon DL-110 as well, thanks guys!
also, one last question (technically two). this is my system, and I've bought everything except the cartridge. I just feel a bit uneasy since I haven't seen anyone with a system that's similar to mine (Denon table, NAD amp, Wharfedale speakers) and that makes me wonder, is it a bad combination? by bad combination, I'm asking will the Nad work with the Wharfedale speakers and the Denon TT?
Denon DP-300F - $225 (used without cartridge)
Denon DL-110 - $146 (new)
NAD C315BEE - $225 (used)
Wharfedale Pacific Evo2-8 - $335 (pair)
Total: $931
and does anyone have suggestions for good cables? How many do I need? (It seems like once I finally think I'm done with the system and can listen to my records, I realize that it's not and I need another component, haha)
edit: I know I said I'd wait a few weeks, but I just bought the cartridge on impulse. I guess all that's left is cables now.