2-channel bookshelf speakers

AndyGwis

Hey Guys,

I am looking to pull the trigger on some bookshelf speakers for a 2-channel setup. Right now, I am looking at the LSi9's but also saw some Tannoy Eyris 1's that look good and are a great price used.

Anyone have experience with the two? I would consider others. The LSi9s appeal to me based on sound quality, looks, availability, and favorable reviews. . . while the Tannoy's look just as good, are easier to drive, have just as good low extension (number-wise, haven't heard them yet), and I can get a really good deal on a local pair right now.

Let me know your thoughts, if you have any. I would go towers, but room and budget are a little tight. My electronics will be B&K Pro 10-MC pre, B&K St-202 amp (150 @8, 200@4), Pioneer Elite Dv-59avi source.

Thanks!

dkg999

Listen to as many as you can! Others you might consider in the same price range (new or used) as the LSi9's:

Paradigm Reference 20 v3 (I just bought these)
Totem Rainmakers
EPOS 12.2
Dynaudio 42 & 52

There's a lot of bookshelf monitors in the $600 to $1k range, and a lot of good ones. The LSi9's just didn't have the characteristics I was looking for when it comes to music. For HT or combo HT/Music I think the LSi are a great choice.

W WALDECKER

A few more bookshelves to consider are the Green Mountain Audio Europa or the Von Schweikert VR 1s, these little gems are normaly on sale for $1000.00 a pair but are available for a limited time for $699.00 brand new in sealed boxes with a ten year warranty from www.Higherfi.com thanks...WCW III

Ern Dog

:eek: I just checked that Higherfi website and saw $250K for a pair of floorstanders! :eek:

Toxis

Hell, look into the Klipsch RB-75's. Sure they're recently discontinued but they're still around here and there. You never know, you just might like a totally different sound with your tastes.

gregure

I would recommend going on a trek to see if you can still find a pair of Sonus Faber Concerto Home speakers out there somewhere. They've been discontinued in favor of the new Domus series, but the old concertos were exceptional, large monitor speakers with a good deal of bass for the size, and of course that Sonus Faber elegance. Actually sounded quite good mated with a B&K amp in my experience, too.
Magnolia Audio/Video may still have pair, perhaps even floor models, that could probably be had for under $1000, or maybe a bit more, but it still a significant savings on their original MSRP.
The Lsi 9's would be a great choice too. Probably not a better overall speaker in that price range.
I would also recommend looking at some Vienna Acoustics Bach Grands. They are floor standing, but very small ones, sort of like a Tannoy, with a tweet and a one driver. Bass response is excellent for the size, and the sound is similar to a monitor due to driver array. $2000/pr.

AndyGwis

Thanks for all of the good ideas. I have some time before I have to buy so I will certainly try to audition some of them. Going to listen to the Tannoy Eyris 1's tomorrow but am already a little skeptical based on reviews I've read.

Thanks again.