Arcam A80 amp with which £300ish speakers?
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Hi, I am currently running a Arcam A80 amp that I purchased second hand to replace an old Cambridge Audio amp.
I only listen to music through a Cambridge Audio DACMagic from my PC playing lossless tracks. Currently I am useing a pair of Mordaunt Short 902's that are going to be put in my front room for home cinema use, so need some replacement bookshelf speakers.
My shortlist so far are
B&W 602 S3
B&W 601 S3
Epos 12i
Monitor Audio RS1
Are there any must not speakers to pair with an Arcam A80? Am I missing a speaker that should be on my list to look at?
Any advice is much appreciated.
I only listen to music through a Cambridge Audio DACMagic from my PC playing lossless tracks. Currently I am useing a pair of Mordaunt Short 902's that are going to be put in my front room for home cinema use, so need some replacement bookshelf speakers.
My shortlist so far are
B&W 602 S3
B&W 601 S3
Epos 12i
Monitor Audio RS1
Are there any must not speakers to pair with an Arcam A80? Am I missing a speaker that should be on my list to look at?
Any advice is much appreciated.
LongLiveTazio said:
Those Monitor Audios will sound the nicest IMO. I can't stand low-end B&Ws personally, no idea why people like them. Crashy, inaccurate sound with too much sloppy bass.
+1Definately don't want BW on your Arcam, imo.
Monitors are a much better match. The RS1's are now RX1's- improved all round. If you want a floorstander and a fuller sound try getting a 2nd hand/ ex dem Monitor Audio RS6 pair. These are great at the price.
Saintjsmythe said:
LongLiveTazio said:
Those Monitor Audios will sound the nicest IMO. I can't stand low-end B&Ws personally, no idea why people like them. Crashy, inaccurate sound with too much sloppy bass.
+1Definately don't want BW on your Arcam, imo.
Monitors are a much better match. The RS1's are now RX1's- improved all round. If you want a floorstander and a fuller sound try getting a 2nd hand/ ex dem Monitor Audio RS6 pair. These are great at the price.
If you can find them second hand, the Polk LSi7 Bookshelf Speakers are nice with the ARCAM...if you like decent portions of bass!
There were some for sale here at about £200.00...absolute bargain, because I think they are about £800.00 new!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Used-Polk-LSi7-Speakers-w-...
For £200.00 new, the Monitor Audio Bronze BR2 must be worth a listen?
There were some for sale here at about £200.00...absolute bargain, because I think they are about £800.00 new!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Used-Polk-LSi7-Speakers-w-...
For £200.00 new, the Monitor Audio Bronze BR2 must be worth a listen?
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