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In Reply to: What Speaker for Classical music? posted by Sunnyjp on April 17, 2007 at 07:20:32:
Not made anymore, alas, but available in the $350-400 range on Audiogon - original MSRP $695.00 Absolutely killer speaks for the money, and one of the only smallish, inexpensive speakers I've ever had that is satisfying for all types of classical music. (In fact, they are good on all kinds of music period, a nice bonus).So what do they sound like?
The Minis are very open, with a large soundstage, good imaging, an excellent midrange and refined treble. They have surprising bass heft for their size without being plump or hyped in the mid-bass. (You won't really hear bass pedal points but how much solo organ music do you regularly listen to?) They have plenty detail and transparency, although they aren't uber-detailed/hyped up speakers. Most interestingly for my purposes, they are quite dynamic, with no congestion even at fairly loud sound levels. I listened to a lot of monitor in the $400-1000 price level and for natural timbrl quality allied with excellent macro/micro dynamics the Nolas are the best to my ears. Large scale orchestral/choral music is great on the Minis.
They are tolerant of modest electronics but will sing with better electronics. The Minis are not especially fussy about placement - you can even put them on a bookshelf or turn one sideways for a center, although they you won't get the full benefit of what they can do without getting them a bit away from the walls on stands.
I've run mine with a vintage Luxman receiver and currently with an Arcam AVR300 - which is a good match. I think the Arcam integrateds are very good sounding and affordable, especially with an after market PC. Should be some nice British kit on A-gon in your price range (Arcam, Rotel et al).
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Follow Ups
- From a classical music lover: Nola Minis - Harmonia 18:41:12 04/17/07 (3)
- Where to buy Nola Mini?? - Sunnyjp 00:19:17 04/18/07 (1)
- They're out there, if you're patient. - Harmonia 07:51:36 04/18/07 (0)
- PS - Harmonia 18:43:35 04/17/07 (0)
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