mattjtaylor2809 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) Item: Bookshelf Speaker Price Range: up to $1500 Item Condition: New or Used ok Extra Info: Due to a change in layout of our main living room (we've gone a bit scandi), our new AV cabinet is just over 3 mtrs wide, not leaving much room in the corner of the room for my Dynaudio x32 (which I just love but aren't practical now). For this reason I'm in the market for a new or 2nd hand pair of bookshelf speakers (white or a lighter colour, not prefer not black & not redwood or any darkwood pls) that will sit on the ends of the AV cabinet. I've looked online & maybe the Dynaudio Emit 20's, Krix Acoutics MkII, the new Richter Merlin S6, Kef Q350 or Klipsch RP500M's all look interesting but I'm keen to see what else is out there in the 2nd hand market. These speakers will be driven by a Bel Canto Ref500s Class D amp & will need to pair well with Dynaudio centre. I do have a subwoofer in this room for extra bass. Cheers all Matt Edited May 5, 2020 by mattjtaylor2809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hi Matt ive got a pair of Krix Acoustics MKII that I bought off a member here a month or so age. I’ve finished playing with them. He bought them from Living sound centre here in Brissy. in November last year. So they still have warranty. I bought them for $700. So $600 if interested. Condition is perfect. Black wood grain I have the original boxes if your interested. I also have the original invoice. Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffter Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) I've ordered a pair of these, WAF is high. It was off a recommendation of another forum member, they are still in the mail however so I haven't heard them so can't comment at this time (SNA please do not stone me for buying sound unheard, there are no hifi shops within thousands of kilometres of Darwin to try these things). https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/focal-chorus-706-bookshelf-speakers Cheers, Andrew Edited May 5, 2020 by Ruffter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjtaylor2809 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Thanks Guys, those focal look nice, wife even said they look good so will do some research on them. Bill, on reflection I think the Krix maybe too big (not for me but for the wife....having said that I’ve not actually checked the dimensions of the Focals). She’s not keen on black either . Thanks Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) These sound superb and are available in white. Fantastic sound quality and bass extension that may surprise you. Also a very high WAF. The listed price in the link can be negotiated to around $1500 and I highly recommend this business. I have no association at all ,just a happy customer. https://a1futureshop.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=876 Edited May 5, 2020 by rantan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) I was just about to suggest the set of these in the classifieds but they have sold https://www.buchardtaudio.com/shop/s400-white Plenty of great youtube reviews out there, but I wonder if they were paid reviews, as they seemed to be reviewed by many youtube channels within a month or so of each other. Edited May 5, 2020 by blybo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwstereo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 They aren't the highest fi, but my AudioEngine 5+ have surprised me with their ability to fill a decent sized room with decent sound. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Also some cheap LS50's in the classifieds. They are black, but suit a Scandi minimalist theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjtaylor2809 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 I like the look of the Buchard Audio speakers but I didn’t see them, how much were they selling for? Ive owned Monitor Audio in the past so those Silver 100’s could be an option but would they be any better than Dynaudio Emit 20’s? funnily enough I have a pair of audioengine speakers in my study & whilst they do punch above their weight & size, I’m not sure they’re the answer? Cheers Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, pwstereo said: They aren't the highest fi, but my AudioEngine 5+ have surprised me with their ability to fill a decent sized room with decent sound. They are surprisingly good, but I feel they would run out of steam in a large room. Mine used to be in a 8x3m office space and did run out of puff when I was there alone and push the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, mattjtaylor2809 said: I like the look of the Buchard Audio speakers but I didn’t see them, how much were they selling for? I think he wanted around $2k, but price is not viewable now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjtaylor2809 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 How annoying is that! & when things expire the price is removed...makes researching pricing & setting prices much harder now im assuming it’s the retailers who’ve asked for pricing to be harder to see? @Marc Is that correct? Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, mattjtaylor2809 said: How annoying is that! & when things expire the price is removed...makes researching pricing & setting prices much harder now im assuming it’s the retailers who’ve asked for pricing to be harder to see? @Marc Is that correct? Cheers Matt double edged sword. Sometimes stuff is sold way too cheap either in a desperate need to sell fast, or not knowing the right price. That then creates a new "2nd hand street price" whether it's a true reflection of the value or not. I'd say those LS50's just sold are going too cheap @$1000. I'd be pi55ed if I wanted to sell some soon and everybody "but XXX sold his for $1000." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjtaylor2809 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Yes, I can see that angle but it’s the game we all play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippi Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Maybe this is an option? Just been posted in classies...not sure how well it would "fill a large room" etc...but reckon worth a look if you're after a refined bookshelf/standmount speaker. https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/308144-sonus-faber-liuto-monitor-speakers-with-matching-stands/ A quick search revealed a promising review: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/sonus-faber-liuto-monitor-tas-214/ Edited May 6, 2020 by zippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjtaylor2809 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 I did see these, maybe a little out of my range but they do seem like a good buy, not sure of the WAF due to their colour but surely substance beats style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts