I've received such great advice in this forum that I'm beginning to re-evaluate my choice for new speakers.
Current equipment includes : Rogue Sphinx, Peachtree DAC (thank you Bierfelt!), Energy Veritas 2.1 bookshelf speaker mounted on Mapleshade type stands that sit on the floor (with speaker tilted up) and Project Experience table with Blue point #2 mm cartridge, and Cambridge se4 CD player - and a great Scott mono tube FM tuner.
My music preferences are mainly Jazz, classical, bluegrass, fusion, and instrumental rock. Pop, hip hop and easy listening be damned.
And: I'm looking for great imaging, slightly larger soundstage if possible and a strong bottom end with good bass presence. My current speaker image extremely well and the mid and high end are great; bass is pretty good but I want more immediacy and musical presence.
My room is small/rectangular- about 9x12. My assumption was to lean toward getting higher end bookshelf speakers, but perhaps my needs will best be met with a smaller footprint floor standing speaker. I can always move them into position whenever I need to, and it seems that I'll have a better chance of getting the bass response I'm looking for. However I've only heard the Mag .7's and they were awesome, but their bass floor only goes to about 45-50 hz. They (or the MMG's)will fit in my room, but its a stretch.
So, what should I consider buying on a $1000-$1200 budget:
1. keep my Energy 2.1's and get a decent small size subwoofer to finish the bill and save my money?
2. Bookshelf speakers with 40 MHz low end (Monitor, Wharfedale jades, ??)
3. Maggies without a sub?
4. Or just go for it and get Smaller footprint floorstanders that wont overpower a smaller room? What brands and models are recommended that aren't huge?
I'm in NYC during the week, and I cant find a Monitor dealer for a listening session BTW.
Anyway- suggestions, advice, and recommendations would be really appreciated.
I've received such great advice in this forum that I'm beginning to re-evaluate my choice for new speakers.
Current equipment includes : Rogue Sphinx, Peachtree DAC (thank you Bierfelt!), Energy Veritas 2.1 bookshelf speaker mounted on Mapleshade type stands that sit on the floor (with speaker tilted up) and Project Experience table with Blue point #2 mm cartridge, and Cambridge se4 CD player - and a great Scott mono tube FM tuner.
My music preferences are mainly Jazz, classical, bluegrass, fusion, and instrumental rock. Pop, hip hop and easy listening be damned.
And: I'm looking for great imaging, slightly larger soundstage if possible and a strong bottom end with good bass presence. My current speaker image extremely well and the mid and high end are great; bass is pretty good but I want more immediacy and musical presence.
My room is small/rectangular- about 9x12. My assumption was to lean toward getting higher end bookshelf speakers, but perhaps my needs will best be met with a smaller footprint floor standing speaker. I can always move them into position whenever I need to, and it seems that I'll have a better chance of getting the bass response I'm looking for. However I've only heard the Mag .7's and they were awesome, but their bass floor only goes to about 45-50 hz. They (or the MMG's)will fit in my room, but its a stretch.
So, what should I consider buying on a $1000-$1200 budget:
1. keep my Energy 2.1's and get a decent small size subwoofer to finish the bill and save my money?
2. Bookshelf speakers with 40 MHz low end (Monitor, Wharfedale jades, ??)
3. Maggies without a sub?
4. Or just go for it and get Smaller footprint floorstanders that wont overpower a smaller room? What brands and models are recommended that aren't huge?
I'm in NYC during the week, and I cant find a Monitor dealer for a listening session BTW.
Anyway- suggestions, advice, and recommendations would be really appreciated.