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Bookshelf Speaker Upgrade Quandary

Posted by philhh (A) on November 14, 2007 at 14:55:45

So right now my system comprises of:

Krell KAV-400xi Integrated Amp
Meridian 508.20 CD Player
iPod
KEF XQ1 Bookshelf speakers (with optional stands)

The Krell is new, the XQ1's are relatively new, but I'm wondering about getting a better pair of speakers for this my main system, and using the XQ1's elsewhere in the house.

I'm thinking bookshelf speakers for a few reasons:

1) My wife hates the look of huge speakers as a rule.
2) I have small children (3 year old girl and 20 month old son) who can, and will knock a tower speaker over.
3) I can put them on stands as the kids get a bit bigger/more careful.

Right now the XQ1's are on the floor and not on their stands. Obviously this is not optimal but until the kids learn not to knock anything over I'm pretty much stuck in this situation.

I've been looking at these speakers and wondering if they would be a significant upgrade, or if I'm better off waiting or doing something else...

Here's the short list:

Usher Be-718 "Tiny Dancer"
ACI Sapphire XL
LSA 1

and a couple of "homebrew" speakers have intrigued me, though I'd probably buy them pre-built as I just don't have the time to build a kit:

Ellis 1801
Salk Veracity HT1

Any thoughts, experiences, opinions, etc. as to how these would perform with what I have would be great. Other suggestions of speakers would also be good.

The system is in my living room (fairly good sized) and we listen to virtually everything...rock, pop, punk, blues, jazz, classical, opera, and kid's music.

Thanks!

-Phil

Edits: 11/14/07

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