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$1000± for mini monitors…
« on: November 10, 2014, 03:30:57 AM »

I'm figur'n on getting some 'better' mini-monitors to replace my $40 Dayton B652's (mod'd & upgraded)

Once my Rok shows up and settles in, then the finalists in my search can be evaluated.

So who has any reccomnedations?

My short list thus far includes just 2 candidates
The KEF LS50
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2

Has anyone compared these 2 monitors with each other?
They both have several design aspects that set off my curiosity alarms, most notably is their use of 'customized' drivers developed just for these speakers, not to mention their measured behaviors.

Any other candidates I should add to this list?


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Re: $1000+ for mini monitors…
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 03:37:54 AM »

What do you consider mini?
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2014, 03:54:57 AM »

'Bookshelf' sized.

I have some leeway in terms of placement and can accommodate a range of sizes.


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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2014, 04:03:23 AM »

Wanna buy both and compare them for us? ;D

Those two would be my picks as well, if I had the money to buy them, space to put them, and time to listen to them.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2014, 04:17:43 AM »

I caved and bought a pair of Sierra 2 speakers when massdrop was hosting them. I was really close to pulling the trigger on a pair of LS50 after hearing them 3-4 times at shows and demos at my local dealer. I'll let you know what I think of the two in comparison when I get the Sierra 2s.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2014, 04:18:36 AM »

The Vapor Breeze would be close to that price category. I went with the Fritz 5 SE because it I needed a smaller cabinet for my workstation. No Rag yet though

I have a feeling though that the Philharmonitor might be the best bang for the buck though.
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2014, 04:24:24 AM »


I caved and bought a pair of Sierra 2 speakers when massdrop was hosting them. I was really close to pulling the trigger on a pair of LS50 after hearing them 3-4 times at shows and demos at my local dealer. I'll let you know what I think of the two in comparison when I get the Sierra 2s.

Excellent!
I look forward to reading your findings. :thumb

I did find this one review, which is ongoing…
http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/39246/ls50-ascend-acoustics-sierra-loudspeakers
The guy does seem to have decent set of ears since he hears subtle differences based upon program material.

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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2014, 05:19:56 AM »

Wanna buy both and compare them for us? ;D

Those two would be my picks as well, if I had the money to buy them, space to put them, and time to listen to them.
Right now my entire computer speaker system cost less than buying a set of 'computer speakers', even with the $25 tweeter up grade…   hahahahahaha

I figure the upgrade from a $20 Lepai amp to the Rok will force my hand with these really quite decent, cheap speakers.  Although it will be interesting to hear what the differences will actually be.

It will also be interesting to see how close speakers, in a near field setting, will approach what my 800's provide, especially since they both will be driven by the same source(s).
An interesting experiment…


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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2014, 07:10:00 AM »

Awesome "bookshelf" speakers for under $1000


1. Start up computer
2. Google "Used Mackie HR824"
3. Find pair in good condition for $500
4. Buy them
5. ENJOY!  :)p1
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Re: $1000± for mini monitors…
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2014, 07:19:52 AM »

snip

I have a feeling though that the Philharmonitor might be the best bang for the buck though.
  It seems that the Philharmonitor is a 'joint venture' with
http://www.alexissound.com

An interesting choice to be sure.

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