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Last post Aug 22, 2008, 8:49 PM by gpi. (24 replies)
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Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 3:18 PM

More bass from bookshelf speakers

I want to replace my KEF IQ 3 speakers, because has not enough bass for me. I have no space for floorstander speakers in my room, so I looking for a bass-heavy, but refined bookshelf speaker. I listen mainly classical music with NAD cd player and amp.
Which speaker can you recommend for me(the price should be under 300)

 -Wharfedale Pacific EVO 2 10
- Monitor Audio Bronze 2
- Wharfedale Diamond 9.2
- Canton Ergo 602

  Thank you for advice

Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 3:21 PM

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Shame you can't go for floorstanders The KEF IQ5SE has plenty of bass if a tad out of price range.


You mentioned bookshelf - I assume your current speakers are actually on stands? It does make a huge difference.

NAD 515BEE, NAD C325BEE, KEF IQ5SE's, Silver anniversary XT, Chord Crimson interconnects.
Panasonic TX32-LZD80 and DMR-EX77EB

Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 5:19 PM

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I would suggest auditioning a sub with your speakers too as it will give you a warmer and heavier sound. They're quite well suited to classical as they can handle big swings with a lot of low-end grunt. Plus you can tune it to your room according to the placement and listening requirements.

Just a thought.
Rotel RA-03, Quad 405, MF X-Ray v8, Spendor SA1 and a load of other tat...

Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 5:26 PM

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Classical music with NAD system, look no further...


Usher 520



 




NOTE: I don't benefit from anything in this post. All my posts are based on my personal views and musical tastes.

Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 5:36 PM

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What are your Kefs sitting on?

Get the best s/h sub you can afford, not a cheap one, so it doesn't make one note rude noises in the corner.



"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
{Ed Gardner}

Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 5:52 PM

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I would say the Wharfedale EVO2 10s, but the NAD is quite a laid back amplifier (but that's good for classical) but as Thaiman said, Usher do some gems of speakers (but check the colour isn't an issue, because black is the only standard colour...or so it used to be...you used to have to pay more for the more vibrant alternatives.)
Source: Arcam CD73T & Marantz 10B


Amplifier: Arcam FMJ A32 & MF X-CANv8


Headphones: Denon AH-D5000 & Grado SR60


Speakers: Wharfedale EVO2-30 & B&W 685

Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 7:27 PM

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Thank you for reply, I used my KEF IQ 3 on stand ,they are good speakers, but bass has no real impact, and the KEf is on the bright side of neutral (just a bit). I think the subwofer compromite the soundstage, it is used mainly for disco music.I suppose Usher can be good for my tastes, I will try it.

Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 9:40 PM

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For more bass oomph you need to be looking at a beefier amp, not speakers.


"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
{Ed Gardner}

Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 10:22 PM

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Tibor:
it is used mainly for disco music.



Why didn't you say?! Look no futher than Wharfedale E50s! (ok, they are getting on a bit these days!)

Source: Arcam CD73T & Marantz 10B


Amplifier: Arcam FMJ A32 & MF X-CANv8


Headphones: Denon AH-D5000 & Grado SR60


Speakers: Wharfedale EVO2-30 & B&W 685

Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 11:15 PM

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Hughes123:
Tibor:
it is used mainly for disco music.



Why didn't you say?! Look no futher than Wharfedale E50s! (ok, they are getting on a bit these days!)



I think he means subs are mainly used for disco music. Apparently he doesn't own a white suit.


Oh and none of those amps (edit: speakers even) listed in the OP's opening post will give any more bass than what he has already.



"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
{Ed Gardner}

Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 7:28 AM

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Tibor:
I think the subwofer compromite the soundstage

Nope, it'll improve the sound balance and richness.
Rotel RA-03, Quad 405, MF X-Ray v8, Spendor SA1 and a load of other tat...

Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 8:33 AM

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gpi:
For more bass oomph you need to be looking at a beefier amp, not speakers.


That would very much depend on which NAD amp the OP is using. TBH even their mid range amps are quite capable of rattling windows and vibrating the floor with the right speakers.


 

NAD 515BEE, NAD C325BEE, KEF IQ5SE's, Silver anniversary XT, Chord Crimson interconnects.
Panasonic TX32-LZD80 and DMR-EX77EB

Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 11:52 AM

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welshboy:

gpi:
For more bass oomph you need to be looking at a beefier amp, not speakers.


That would very much depend on which NAD amp the OP is using. TBH even their mid range amps are quite capable of rattling windows and vibrating the floor with the right speakers.


 



That's no idle claim people!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FCjxFM46zs&fmt=18

Source: Arcam CD73T & Marantz 10B


Amplifier: Arcam FMJ A32 & MF X-CANv8


Headphones: Denon AH-D5000 & Grado SR60


Speakers: Wharfedale EVO2-30 & B&W 685

Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 12:03 PM

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Wow, those Cerwin Vega's are easier to drive than I thought they'd be. Bet they sound like diarrhea though.

Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 12:10 PM

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I want to say the KEF IQ 3 has a suficient amount of bass for classical music, but lack of warmth and bass impact  make this speakers lightweight and bright (just a bit) sounding compared  with Wharfedales and Quads.  It is possible that the Kef aluminium twenter is bright compared with Warfedales silk dome twenter.
I do not want to change my amp. or cd player, I listen classical music at low or moderate sound level, I have no space for subwofer, my amp. has no subwofer conectivity.
I think USHER 520 is very refined speaker, but a is a little speakers in dimension with light bass impact  compared with Wharfedale Evo 2 10 or Diamond 9.2, isnt it?
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