DaveJY Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi chaps, I am currently upgrading (!) would like to hear any recommendations for a bookshelf/standmount bi-wired pair up to $2000 ??? Most important characteristic being maximum bass reproduction. Thankyou in advance for your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, DaveJY said: Most important characteristic being maximum bass reproduction. Subwoofer maybe, is this for music or home theatre use or both?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, DaveJY said: Hi chaps, I am currently upgrading (!) would like to hear any recommendations for a bookshelf/standmount bi-wired pair up to $2000 ??? Most important characteristic being maximum bass reproduction. Thankyou in advance for your thoughts! Standmount and maximum bass extension usually do not go together although a better speaker will give you better quality bass. Are you seeking quality or quantity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kab Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 A bit out of your price range but great bass from these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJY Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Quote Standmount and maximum bass extension usually do not go together although a better speaker will give you better quality bass. Are you seeking quality or quantity? Yes I agree I have no room for floor standers (I have ISO Acoustic stands on my desk) - Quantity is what I seek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJY Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Quote Subwoofer maybe, is this for music or home theatre use or both?? music only; my set-up is not compatible with a sub. Must be bi-wired stereo passive speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I'm also thinking integration of a subwoofer into nice bookshelves is a good plan if bass is important. You may have more scope to tune the base to your room. I guess it depends on your room size if you can do that within your budget. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I was looking for some nice bookshelves a few months back and was linked to these which I think look pretty nice and they offer a free money back home trial.https://www.buchardtaudio.com/shop-1/s400-white-pair-pre-order-discount-bbpwd-efmb2-2hpdh-dzsk6In the end I decided to stay with my existing bookshelves and integrating a subwoofer and I'm happy with that set up now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigurh Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Canton Vento 836 - amazing clarity and loads of bass. I have these and I absolutely love them. German made and build quality is first class. https://www.canton.de/en/hifi/vento-series/vento-836 https://www.rio.com.au/product/canton-vento-836-dc-bookshelf-speakers-german-made/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Lenehan ML1 Ref, These are a bargain. These aren't biwired and unless you are after biwired because of your cable you won't miss anything by having one contact point. Edited June 22, 2018 by PKay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre28 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Jamo c103 - big bookshelves - 7" cone, they seem to go as low as a cheaper 8" Tannoy sub that is also in the system I listened to them on. RRP something like $2800 but there are some deals going at the moment. I have PMC Db1i, these have pretty good bass response for their size (I think owing to the transmission line design). Can be fussier to place in a confined space though. Edited June 22, 2018 by Andre28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greigw Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 The Lenehan ML1 Refs in the classifieds. I heard a pair a few years ago and still want them. I'm using Revel M22s which are also excellent, but as not excellent as the ML1 Ref in my opinion. However, a pair of Revels sold here recently for $950 i believe, which was a steal for somebody. Dynaudio Focus 160s also have a good reputation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 21/06/2018 at 2:46 PM, DaveJY said: Hi chaps, I am currently upgrading (!) would like to hear any recommendations for a bookshelf/standmount bi-wired pair up to $2000 ??? Most important characteristic being maximum bass reproduction. Thankyou in advance for your thoughts! I’ll chime in with my usual suggestion of Legend Kurre 9’s. On the website I noticed they’ve had a price reduction to 1990.00 and they are extraordinary value. And plenty of velvety bass. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPR08Y Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 My ELAC BS244s don't lack in bass. I haven't felt the need to add a sub in a small/medium sized room. (4x5m) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalheadz Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 My ELAC BS244s don't lack in bass. I haven't felt the need to add a sub in a small/medium sized room. (4x5m) What amp are you using with the elacs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPR08Y Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 A Cambridge Audio 840A. First listened through an Arcam, the Arcam (not sure which) was better but not much. Couldn’t afford it at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJY Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks for all your excellent suggestions that is much more than I was expecting. I have a lot of research to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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