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In Reply to: RE: Bookshelf Speaker Upgrade Quandary posted by philhh on November 14, 2007 at 14:55:45
Try a nice pair of B&W 1200. These are 200.00 - 300.00 now. They require some power though to sound their best.
All speakers are a tradeoff. Bookshelf models have bigger issues, with extension vs efficiency.
The old premium B&W bookshelf speakers are very good. Even the DM110 and DM220 were very nice, The 12 and 14 were much better. The 1200 and 1400 even a little better for most types of music.
George
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They were purchased by my wife when we were dating and now serve about 22 years laters as our bedroom speakers. Not easily beat for smooth balaned sound with decent low end response for the $ at the time. If you can find a nice used set for cheap, they will be a great deal. Not selling ours.
I you want to spend more consider ProAc - good sound - good looks, but need good stands.
What about the 1600?
Never seen a DM1600, the DM16 is a large floor standing 3 way. About 40 inches tall and 90 pounds. All rhese vintage b&w's are selling for less than the 601, 602, 603 on thee used market.
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