Bass Shy Speaker Replacement

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  1. allied333

    allied333 Audiophile Thread Starter

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    My GFs stereo build with my left over components is bass shy. I am using a Marantz NR1403 set in stereo mode. Pioneer PL-7 with Ortofon OM10 cartridge and a newer Teac 5 disc CD player. (She had to have multi disc 'junk'- go figure). The bass issue is the Pioneer SP-BS22 speakers I used to use on my big screen TV with a sub-woofer. They have a tiny 4 inch woofer that 'collapses' on somewhat loud music. No room for a sub-woofer, so not exceeding 10" wide x 18 tall, what would make more bass for about $300 in that size? GF does not have great hearing so with more bass the system will work for her.
     
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  4. allied333

    allied333 Audiophile Thread Starter

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    Ebay & Crutchfield has same new speaker for $199
     
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  6. allied333

    allied333 Audiophile Thread Starter

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    Elac B6.2 is $209 and the Wharfedale $229. Which is the better deal?
     
  7. SpeedMorris

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    The 225 was originally $450, the other $300, so the 225 wins the math part.

    I have 225s in a 12x13' room, driven by a 50 wpc NAD. On Stereophile CD test tones, they have strong output at 40HZ and good output at 32. (I'm quite fond of them.)

    For something with a bit higher sensitivity, the Polk S20 is $220 (6.5" woofer.) There's a Zero Fidelity review of the S 15 on YouTube. You might watch that and see if that basic description seems like something she'd like. Plenty of high end "detail", but apparently not ear rippers like some Polks.
     
  8. SpeedMorris

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    If you were to go to Tharbamar's channel on youtube , you could put on some headphones and play demos of the 225, 6.2 and Polk S15. (Play the "rock" demo.)
     
  9. Chris Schoen

    Chris Schoen Rock 'n Roll !!!

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    Try a Schiit Loki equalizer to enhance your sound (bass) first, before spending money on new speakers or components.
     
  10. head_unit

    head_unit Senior Member

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    Well, no, because
    Just needs more "WOOF" capability, i.e. 6.5" minimum. Bass requires moving air, it's physics, no shortcuts. These are $249/pair
    Monoprice 8in Powered Studio Multimedia Monitor Speakers (pair) - Monoprice.com
    have an 8" woofer and are even powered...10.1" wide-is that too much?
    A different idea:
    Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-160M (Ebony) Bookshelf speakers at Crutchfield
    They also carry the ELAC, which have a power-hungry reputation but gain lots of low bass in consequence.
     
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  11. Chris Schoen

    Chris Schoen Rock 'n Roll !!!

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    Oh yeah, did not read what speakers he was dealing with. "You're gonna need a bigger spreaker!!" :agree::laugh:
     
  12. Lebowski

    Lebowski Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here!

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    KEF Q150 or maybe stretch to the Q350?
     
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  13. timind

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    A friend brought his Q150s over to my house. We ran them against a few other speakers, including my Revel M22s. He got them used, exceptional for the money he paid. On sale now for $299.
     
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  14. Lebowski

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    I think KEF has them on sale right now for $299 new.
     
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    Lebowski Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here!

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  17. allied333

    allied333 Audiophile Thread Starter

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    I use Revel M22s. Great speaker IMO.
     
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