Bigneddy 0 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Hi guys, I am looking to purchase a new set of passive speakers and an amp (eventually a sub as well) and would like some views and advice. I want a sound that is room filling with a good strong bass. But I want it to be detailed to bring out some of the subtleties in music I have missed before. I listen to a fairly wide range of stuff but it will mainly be electronica, ambient and some techno. I also like to play metal and occasionally a bit of Genesis. My room will be a small to medium size and rectangular. (Not sure if that makes a difference for advice) I have narrowed down my speaker choices to the following; Monitor Audio Silver 100 B&W 606 Dynaudio Emit M20 Anyone have any views or experience with any of them? Any advice on an amp pairing would be greatly appreciated as well. (I have about £700 to spend on an amp if needed) I want enough power to be able to listen occasionally at unhealthy levels ha ha Thanks for any info or advice you guys can provide 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesMcGill 0 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 For techno, the Monitor Audio S100 is your best bet. It has a tight, clean, finely etched sound with strong bass - thanks to largest in class woofer - and a finessed treble. Dynaudio is slightly more lively but will lack insight with prog rock. B&W might be too polite sounding for your music tastes. The Rega Brio is the most engaging sounding amp inside your budget and will be a good synergistic match to the MAs, in particular. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Price 4 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'd agree that the Monitor Audio S100 is the best from that list, for your intended purpose. If you have a little more to spend, the Acoustic Energy AE500 would be my choice. It's sweet, crisp and detailed – and one of the most musical small standmounters around right now. It would be a riot with the latest Rega Brio. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robfol 4 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Are there no dealers where you are? Valencia? Listening is still your best bet, but I realise cannot always be done. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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