Speaker recomendation for a very tight budget PLEASE

[Honda Z50M]

I'm looking for a pair of used speakers with a tight budget of £100 so any recomendations appreciated.

like B&W's, Monitor Audiio, Tannoy, not sure about Mission or wharfdale (wharfdale mainly dislike because of all the budget crap they put their name to)

Regards
Tom

 

[aardvarkash10]

size, power handling, efficiency, impedance, music type... any relevant information at all besides budget and a pick list of names?

 

[Bill poster]

dunno what these go for s/h but they are bloody good.

Epos ES11/ ES12 http://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/eposes12.jpg

 

[Bill poster]

I'm also fond of the Linn Index from the late 80s. Not the most analytical speakers but they give a very 'full' but tight sound. Might be able to pick up a cheap pair on ebay.

edit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LINN-INDEX-Hi...&ps=63&clkid=5651528892136713908#ht_500wt_951

these are the sealed early ones which I think sound great but I have seen them going cheaper.

 

[Honda Z50M]

I listen to every type of music you could think of BUT mainly jazzy funky soul.

Size say B&W602 size to Tannoy R2.

Power, efficiency etc too much info I feel but 100W area, I'm only running a modified Cambridge A1 amp.

Idealy I'd like to get a pair of B&W's or Monitor Audio but keep going for more than my budget sadly.

Tom

 

[Helmuth]

 

[nac134]

Keep in mind that monitor speakers need stands, and they cost too. The best sound for a few quid is often a small 2 way tower. What kind of sound are you looking for? What have you heard that you liked?

 

[Honda Z50M]

I'm looking for a good natural sound, clear highs and nice bit of base but don't need to rattle the windows as music won't be too loud (when the wife's in)
Currently using Gale Gold Monitor MK2s, which for their price range are very good but I want MORE.
I haven't been able to listen to any other models just relying on reviews and recomendations

Tom

 

[nac134]

Im assuming you want MORE musicality. The B&W dm601 was a great speaker. The 602 had more bass, but did not sound the same. Kef Uni-Q stuff is pretty nice at that price range. Tannoy Saturns are amazing, but maybe a little more cash. The Mission people also know what they're doing. Too bad most speakers in britain are british, there are so many good cheap speakers from North America.

 

[Honda Z50M]

Funny you should mention B&W 601's, originally I wanted a pair of 602's but allas they fetch too much for my budget and have been looking at the 601's

I'll keep an eye out for some Saturns too.

Thanks for the recomendations.

Tom

 

[weskoki]

Tom i had reservation about the Warfdale diamond too until i heard them in good set up.
My friend had the 803N but gets tired of the sterile and clinical sound so now he listens to diamond 9.something the biggest with the midrange unit.They need power but they shine with jazz.Diana Krall voice was husky and warm.They do sound more natural and warmer than BW if thats your thing.

 

[Andy5112405]

I've just sold a pair of B&W 602s3's on e-bay for £70. You wont be disappointed with those.

 

[Honda Z50M]

I've just sold a pair of B&W 602s3's on e-bay for £70. You wont be disappointed with those.

£70!! what was wrong with them? or did you mean £270?

Tom

 

[SP25]

I have a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 7s available if you are interested - but if you look for Lake Audio on UK e-bay right now you will find a pair of 5.2s that may well go for very much less than they are worth... really clear, with excellent staging. I had a pair for several years, sold recently... I have no link with those for sale at present. PM me if you want a more detailed opinion.

 

[sreten]

Hi,

Very little to with DIY as the best option is used loudspeakers
by far. The local classifieds are the best bet for a bargain.

rgds, sreten.

 

[Andy5112405]

£70!! what was wrong with them? or did you mean £270?

Tom

The only problem was that one of them had a small nick in the back and both had had velcro stuck to their bases.

Electrically and sonically they were perfect.

DM601s regularly sell on E-Bay for £50.

 

[Andy5112405]

I sold them as I was upgrading my amplification.

When you get up to HIGH-END PASS or Mark Levinson the 802s started to show a slight weakness in the midrange.

I stayed with B&W (as I always have) and now have a pair of 683s (ABSOLUTELY STUNNING).

 

[Honda Z50M]

Well someone got an absolute BARGAIN with your speakers then as DM602 S3s are selling for well over £200 some near £300.

Tom

 

[Andy5112405]

I must admit, mine didn't have stands which made some of the competition more attractive.

 

[chris661]

Tom, I know they're old, but keep an eye out for Mission 760i. They're good through the midrange, deep bass is missing a little, but they're often on ebay for ~£25 buy it now.

Sometimes, they've been thrashed. Look for dust circles in the speaker cloth. Avoid those where possible. Apart from that, sometimes the tweeters are a bit quiet. Lowering the value of the series resistor sorts that out. Some experimentation will be needed, but the results are brilliant.

Chris