hows Monitor 10B compare to LSI7/ Paradigm Studio10/20?

SivaNevets
SivaNevets Posts: 303
edited January 2010 in Speakers
saw a very tempting post
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/160310-polk_audio_monitor_10b_speakers_/

not that far away from me if my frd can drive me. i was thinking something for my computer desk.

the only thing im afraid is that these are too big for close range listening (30cm away from each speaker)

how do they sound compare to lsi7 or paradigm studio 10/20?
Front: Martinlogan ESL
Center: Martinlogan Stage
Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
Mic: Neumann KMS605

Car Audio
2002 MB C240 Sedan
MM6501 components
MM840 sub
MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited January 2010
    I don't think you realize what you are looking at. 10b's are "huge" when thinking computer speakers. We are talking about 12 inches deep, about 17 wide and 28 tall. Those are home stereo speakers.

    I'm not even sure that a pc could make them do anything (power wise)

    I think yer gonna need a bigger desk.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    BuckeyeTim wrote: »
    I don't think you realize what you are looking at. 10b's are "huge" when thinking computer speakers. We are talking about 12 inches deep, about 17 wide and 28 tall. Those are home stereo speakers.

    I'm not even sure that a pc could make them do anything (power wise)

    I think yer gonna need a bigger desk.

    A PC really won't make anything do anything. ;)
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited January 2010
    Just buy a nice used stereo receiver for about 40 bucks to push those puppies and you'll be ready to rock,lol. Your soundcard has a 1/8" female jack for outputting 2 channel sound for headphones or running a y cable with 1'8" male stereo phone plug --L+R rca male connectors to your receiver's L+R tape input or another input of your choice.
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited January 2010
    yeah ill grab a seperate 60~120watt amp for these for sure...the soundcard i have sound very good, signal is good too i dont need a seperate pre-amp. just not sure how good they will sound close range..my desk is pretty large they will just fit.
    Speaker <--> monitor <--speaker>
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    Even with a big desk, these would be the exact opposite of what you'd want to use if you're going to be 30cm away.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    10Bs as nearfield computer monitors....sure if you've got a power amp hooked to your PC and an 8' desk! But a foot away...they won't image right at that distance--too close!

    The guys are right...those are floor speakers. Buy them if you want a decent pair of L/R stereo speakers but don't expect to get much sound out of them without a real power source (AVR or AMP).

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited January 2010
    i c...i guess ill stick with bookshelves for computer speakers then
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    I would say LSi7's would be ideal.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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