Audiophile On A Modest Budget? Check These Out!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I hope it's understood that the Bose cubes are meant to be funny and a way to not take myself too seriously on these videos.🙂 🛒🛒 Shopping Links: Emotiva B1+: emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-b1-pair?aff=14 ELAC DBR62: howl.me/ckaQ1BALXxL Arendal 1961: arendalsound.com/product/1961-bookshelf/?refer=hardisj Klipsch The Nines: howl.me/ckfhxQHUwmO Wharfedale Linton: howl.me/ckfhw91LaKD Philharmonic BMR: philharmonicaudio.com/BMR.html (not an affiliate link) KEF R3 Meta: howl.me/ckfhwunFcAg If you are shopping at any of the above stores then please consider using my generic affiliate links above to make the purchase through. Purchases through these links can earn me a small commission - at no additional cost to you - and help me continue to provide the community with free content and reviews. Doesn't matter if it's a TV from Crutchfield, budget speakers from Audio Advice or a pair of socks from Amazon, just use the link above before you make your purchase. Thank you!

[@allank.8218]

Surprised you didn't include the Kali IN-8's..

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

terrific summary

[@we8463]

Sorry to hear about your herniated discs that’s painful, physical therapy work well! Thank you for your reviews, and I agree $2,500 can get very good sound! Your KEF R3 Meta review was very helpful! I will never buy anything from Emotiva they have the worst customer service I’ve ever had. The Linton are out of stock for now, you have done an amazing job selling them!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Well, whoever is buying the Linton isn’t using my link. I think I’ve had one pair purchased from my link this year. LOL

[@jgsabato]

Good list pointing out the various characteristics of each good speaker. It should help people match the speaker to the room better when you know how you are going to place it. A typical family room in older 2 stories in our area is behind the garage and is 11' to 13' on the narrow wall and 20' to 22' on the long wall. Especially in what I will call the " bowling alley" room at 11'x22' ( my nephew has one of those), if the speakers are on the narrow wall, the Klipsch 9's are likely a good choice; if I put them on the long wall, I would opt for the BMR where the real wide dispersion is a must to cover a close seating area. Good stuff!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks, Joe! And good examples of how one may want different speaker characteristics depending on their room.

[@plompudu2529]

I'm surprised that you choose the B1+ instead of the Neumi BS5P Any reason for it?

[@chinmeysway]

Away too spend still - how about 700 and lower?

[@TheDenix8]

If you ever get the chance, could you please measure B1+ with port sealed? Thank you!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I think I may have. If you go to my website and look, it may be there. I don’t recall to be honest.

[@TheProspectVideo]

I cringed when I saw this video title because I know you haven’t been able to test a good pair of the JBL Studio 530’s yet. I don’t k ow if you would put them on this list or not but I would take them over several of these.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I have. But one was broken so I didn’t do the review. Notice that my wording was careful. I didn’t say these are “the best”.

[@ProfessorJohnSmith]

The biggest myth in audio is that a flat on axis response is best. The market research shows that A.) Most hifi speakers are far from flat B.) Most audiophiles do not buy flat speakers. So this disproves the claim that flat speakers are the best. Not according to market research!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Cite your sources, please. I suggest you watch this which references decades old documented research accepted by the AES. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKPThneritmrhq8

[@jstewart2589]

Nice to see it’s about the speakers and not their price. That said, I wouldn’t have expected anything different from Erin,

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks for that. 🙃

[@davidcarr2216]

Yeah, the HiFi business is mainly about looks, finish, brand name and price, plus the usual dollop of BS and seduction.

[@crazydwarfer]

As always, an awesome video. What I would really like to see is a recommendation for a 7.1.4 system on a budget. Like, for example 3 Emotiva T2+ for LCR, 4 Emotiva B2+ for surrounds and back surrounds and 4 B1+ for height Atmos speakers. Such system would cost less than $3000. Unfortunately, Emotiva discontinued the T2s and B1s already. Thus, it would have been great if there was a video on this by You, or on a Daily HiFi podcast.

[@carlingtonme]

The Emotiva t 2+ would have been an interesting addition

[@AG-en5y]

❤❤❤

[@michaelmajchrzak3476]

Hello Erin, which option would you prefer: the KEF R3 Meta or the Mofi Sourcepoint 8?

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

The Sourcepoint 8s are what he biases to but the KEF is great too

[@JaySimms-n7u]

No philharmonic ceramic mini?

[@chriswindham9868]

Would love to see the Ascend Acoustics Sierra - LX in this mix. ~ $1400 a pair

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Dave and I have been in discussion. So it’s possible you’ll see it here in the coming months.

[@chriswindham9868]

Sounds great. Enjoyed this video.

[@colinchang1543]

@@ErinsAudioCorner Maybe I should jump on these before the "two thumbs up" review comes out and prices increase haha

[@mp88mp88mp88mp88]

+1 sierra lx and the other klippel designed models they sell…

[@vettesweetnos]

Great speakers they sound as good as the philharmonic

[@catherinelugg4321]

Ooooo! There are at least 2 (ELAC and those Lintons) that I'm seriously interested in. This is just a dandy educational video. Thanks!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Hey! Thanks! You’re probably gonna want some help with those Linton’s. They’re kind of big and heavy and I recall you saying that you didn’t fare too well with larger speakers.

[@stevenma2010]

Wonderful choices, Erin. Personally, I would also add the Elac UBR62, which beats the DBR62 (for me), and runs about $1,200 new. Your review of the UBR IS what encouraged me to buy them, and they never disappoint. Keep up the great work.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I actually am planning to do a comparison between the ELAC DB62, DBR62 and UBR62 soon. I polled my Patrons and they voted for this video to be created first.

[@RanTausi]

@@ErinsAudioCorner Great Erin. good job

[@stevenma2010]

That's gonna be a good comparison! Maybe someday compare the Kef R3, Kef R3 Meta, and Kef LS50 Meta. Not to add more to your plate!

[@joelopez7459]

now have a stranger compare them in a blind test

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Im excited for that review

[@einarbk885]

surprised Kali isnt in there. $800 for in-8. 3-way, only needs a volume control, can play loud without breaking, can adjust response on the back, has child safe tweeters. how many budget hifi speakers do that? + good sound ofcourse :)

[@AvihayBar]

The chapter for Klipsch the nines is labeled as Polk 9S for some reason :)

[@dontpokethebear3893]

I’m between the R3 Meta, Philharmonic BMR, and the Wharfedale Linton for my living room. This video is going to be huge in terms of helping me out. Thanks.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Oh, cool! Glad it will be helpful.

[@l.s.1709]

Three very different looks that's for sure. Also the more you save on speakers, the more money you will have available to invest in one or two subwoofers

[@dontpokethebear3893]

@@l.s.1709 I have a Speedwoofer 10 I’m very happy with.

[@dontpokethebear3893]

@@ErinsAudioCorner upgrading from JBL 230s. They are fine for movies but I want something that can perform better for music without a sub. Something that can go low and with good off axis response for different listening positions in the living room.

[@TW-AZ]

Those are three of the ones I am considering as well.

[@NickkaDUB]

I never hear you saying I really like this speaker for this or that reason. It’s too much attention to the testing. You don’t get your reaction to them.

[@milesdufourny4813]

Of all the speakers in this list, I would take the Lintons. They seem to have the least amount of faults. I've always been a fan of British loudspeakers. I've never been a fan of speakers that have a "in your face" type of midrange and a very aggressive treble region, they sound exciting at first but quickly become fatiguing.

[@Temmple]

Three stand mounts that would be a great shootout. CSS 1TDX Ryan R610 Fritz Carbon BE

[@PressGaneyLive]

It’s so refreshing how well you balance objectivity with subjective preference. Very helpful and appreciate your work!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you.

[@KoeiNL]

Any reason for the Revel M106 not being on this list? Not many complaints you can have with that speaker (apart from the finish, which I think is worse than some others in the same price class).

[@joelopez7459]

M16 imo

[@vettesweetnos]

Id choose philharmonic from this list.

[@KeshenMac]

* 4:09 | Emotiva B1+ | $280-350 * 5:50 | Elac DBR62 | $700 * 7:13 | Arendal 1961 | $800 * 8:38 | Klipsch the Nines | $1500 * 10:41 | Wharfedale Linton 85 | $1500-2000 * 12:39 | Philharmonic BMR | $1700-1900 * 14:39 | KEF R3 Meta | $2200

[@kobush18]

Great review as usual 👍 No 1 reviewer for loudspeakers Happy that such people exist.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I appreciate that!

[@spoorthyv]

Great video! I feel like the regular KEF R3 deserves some mention too. At around $1000 used it seems like a great bargain for a speaker with good linearity and dispersion characteristics.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I don’t disagree. However, since it has been discontinued, and since I believe that the new one is truly a good deal, better, I think it makes sense to leave that one off. I actually had the Bose 901 speakers in here just for fun, but I decided to take it out because they are also discontinued. (That’s why I thought to put those Bose cubes in the thumbnail as an “Easter egg” of sorts.

[@rickg8015]

Thanks for this comparo list, Erin.. Waiting for the A1E00 Mk2 review to drop..

[@mcjonner]

Have you ever reviewed diy? Criton 1tdx, would that possibly make it on the list for their price? And to add a note to the philaharmonic bmr's - they were the RUN away winner at speakerfest arizona 2022 of 16 bookshelf speakers under $3000. 29 first place votes compared to the next highest (triangle comete) which was 6. 38 overall votes counting 1st/2nd/3rd place votes compared to the 2nd/3rd place tied of 14 overall votes each - kef r3 / atc scm 11. Triangle comete got 12 overall votes.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I've reviewed quite a few DIY designs. But not those. I'm aware of the results of that listening test. Pretty impressive! It would be helpful to understand the room and listening setup so I can make sense of it. But if it is a large room then I'm not surprised.

[@mcjonner]

@@ErinsAudioCorner thanks for the reply. Just wanting to pass the info on to some of your subscribers that may not be aware of that info since it was quite impressive. Is that speaker perhaps on your radar? It would be nice to see how they stack up compared to your other favorites. The new q acoustics seem to be getting praise as well as some heco models. Good time being an audiophile these days!

[@mcjonner]

​@@ErinsAudioCornerI'd really love if you could get your hands onto a set of css criton 2tdx and see how those stack up on a list like this. I think they could fare very well and price performance better than the 1tdx when including stands and wonder how they stack up against the philharmonic.

[@briandunn957]

Would love to see you measure and compare the Ascend Sierra-LX. They have a manufacturer Spinorama already, and rank highest tonality score of non-powered monitor speakers. But manufacturer readings don't include your compression tests or other extra things you post. I think they're a super performance value but small brand so don't have the advertising and reach like KEF, Emotiva and the others do. Thanks and keep up the good work! Love your channel and all the measurements and reviews you do! I've learned a ton from you.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I’m working on it. Hopefully sometime in the next few months. 👍

[@rob21]

From everything I’ve read, it’s probably my next speaker.

[@weeooh1]

This is why I pay more attention to technical review channels over subjective ones. Especially when it comes to recommendations and viewing the data to understand where a speakers strengths and weaknesses are. I cannot for the life of me understand why a highly praised small speaker that costs $7000 with no low end under 100hz would have a more "refined" sound than one that costs less than half that on certain subjective review channels.

[@C-man553]

I can't believe how much emphasis is placed on Looks/Appearance these days. 30 - 40 years these factors were of minimal importance. This change is consistent with the spirit of age. The Overton Window has radically shifted taking everything with it. Nevertheless, Erin is now the best YT reviewer....Easily.

[@AudioCat-HiFi]

I highly recommend to try airpulse a300pro active speakers I recently bough myself a pair and im amazed how detailed and clean those sounds. Thanks for the list personally love kef r3 metas.

[@DouBLeTapP81]

Watching this video is a waste of time, the thumbnail clearly shows Bose is Erin’s #1 pick 😛

[@-elijahriggs-]

No perfect speaker? Guess Erin's never heard of the Bose 901s before. *I wrote this before I saw the Bose cubes.

[@shaolin95]

Non of the Revels??? Surprised

[@ec6843]

KEF metas are overpriced for their new proprietary maze thingy behind the tweeter and off-center port in the back. I just can't unsee that incongruity.

[@themrgumbatron]

nice video, very useful information.

[@Akenrec]

With the b1+ being discontinued, what would you recommend as a budget option instead?

[@bingdong8571]

You might eventually find your perfect speaker as long as nothing changes from that time and place forward including you.

[@mattholland315]

Love your measurement set for this type of quick review. Gets straight down to the important stuff.

[@ec6843]

10:27 - see that right there is the problem I had with Klipsch speakers when I tried a pair of RP-500Ms. I could hear that the high frequency sound was coming from from where the tweeter was located. I need that to disappear and they couldn't deliver.

[@sudd3660]

i wish you could review every Bookshelf speaker below 2500, but then that is too much for one person even fulltime.

[@luke9822]

Whoever is doing your chapter bookmarks for your videos seems to not understand what speakers you are reviewing, how to spell them, and where the time stamp happens. I say this because it doesn't seem like you would put Orindall vs Arendal, Polk 9S instead of Klipsch The Nines, and KEF R3 Meta vs fR3 Meta.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I’m not bookmarking anything. Must be KZbin doing it on its own. I’ll look into it. Thanks.

[@jerryparsley2289]

Wonderful Comparo... would love to see your take on the Wharfedale Dentons.. my personal choice( budget considerations). Keep up the great work!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks! I’ll try to keep that one in mind for sure.

[@jerryparsley2289]

@@ErinsAudioCorner forgot to add which Denton - 85th anniversary...

[@donlew8222]

Can't believe you didn't test the Pioneer 6x9s to blow these other speakers away!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I did. It was just that they were so good I felt it wasn’t fair to even compare these speakers to those.

[@zackpetrovic3029]

Good to see you back, see you're growing an afro

[@pedrocols]

Even spending 3k on a set of speakers is crazy.

[@DANVIIL]

I bought the Lintons based on your review and paired them with a Rogue Sphinx Integrated amp with a tube preamp and I love the combination. I also got the Uturn highest end turntable with the Ortophon Bronze cartridge and love that combo as well. I'm still hunting for a DAC for my CDs, so any suggestions and I'm all ears.

[@michaelratner8890]

Great content, as always... curious why you didn't include any of the Kali speakers you spoke so highly about, like the LP-6 v2...

[@westsider1442]

If you had to choose BMR original vs BMR V2, which would you choose ?

[@adsph]

Great content. Thank you.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

My pleasure!

[@ernst4878]

Which you would prefer, arendal 1961 monitor or bookshelf?

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

He's gonna do a comparison video on them later this month so look out for that

[@williamhicks2763]

Fantastic review! Very helpful! Thanks for putting this together.

[@michaelburton5198]

I Would Love If Somebody, Somebody Can Do A Comparison Of The Arendal 1723 Speakers And The KEF R11 META SPEAKERS PLEASE????

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

that's so specific!

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Here I am suffering through another video from Erin😂😅😂😅❤❤❤❤

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Ugh. So insufferable. 😂😂

[@danielezzet8870]

I really though that it was going to be some kind of "april fools" video by looking at the thumbail, expecting you putting some really bad models, saying that you tested the speakers using diferent songs on each one, not using any measurements because your ears are better to judge, that those speakers are the best but you need to use this $2500 dac and $700 "audiophile" power cord to properly use those models, saying things that dont make sense or contradicting yourself from something you were saying 15 seconds ago and asking your "cousin" with pink hair how each speaker sound like

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Hey, how'd you know my cousin has pink hair? 😂 (by the way, I caught the underlying sentiment of your message and completely agree)

[@generynkewicz4871]

B1+ please stop calling the tweeter a ribbon. It’s not. You are not alone in doing this. It does a disservice to speakers that actually have ribbon tweeters.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Eh. Folded Ribbon Tweeter.

[@lelandmillham2285]

Looks like a great list! I am trying to decide between HDI-1600s or Revel bookshelves for my music/HT.

[@SwirlingDragonMist]

The Infinity Beta 20 is the precursor to the Revel Performa Be M126be. I would be interested to see a side by side comparison of them.

[@svensvensson627]

Another awesome vid! Keep it up!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks a ton!

[@mikeLewisville]

Where would the monolith 365t fall in the context of a full base layer for home theater with the 365c center? Does it come close to making the list? There is a crazy deal now for $180 each open box that appears to have full warranty. New is $360 each currently on sale. Was thinking of 4 for L/R and surround

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

At that price, but it. It’s a good speaker.

[@rahliE777]

Love it brother! Keep ‘em coming! What kind of gear do you use to test your speakers? Do you have any videos showing the rest of your gear? Amps/DAC’s/$100k cables/all those bells and whistles

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I do have a long video interview with one of the designers of the KLIPPEL Near Field Scanner. It's a couple years old now.

[@hifiman4562]

What's your opinion on SB Acoustics Textreme woofers?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

They seem legit. The company that makes the textreme cones has some great engineering behind them.

[@deathbykungfu]

Question I've had for a long time, is what numbers/graph am I looking for to find clarity and detail? If two speakers are (roughly) equally linear, does that mean they'll be equally clear and detailed? Is there even a way to measure that?

[@subaquaticencountersofthed8515]

Clarity and detail are typically captured by accurate high frequencies. All 7 of these would be great, with the KEF being the best. Imho. Cheers!

[@KimmoJaskari]

Nice eclectic collection of various speakers and speaker types, each with a reason to exist and a purpose. I'm most curious about the one with the BMR driver. I have some Cambridge Minx MIn22 right here on the desk that sound really fantastic in nearfield but also really solid at longer ranges. Also BMR designs. I'd be really curious how they measure... so if you can get your hands on a pair of these, maybe Cambridge wouldn't mind loaning out a pair (they're $150 each, by the way) and Klippel them up that would be fun to see. They're just 10 cm tall, and don't do anything under 120 hz so sub is mandatory but they sure radiate widely. Primary reason I got these is simply space - on a computer desk, anything much taller than 10 cm starts getting grotesque. Still, very happy with them.

[@jeffkalina7727]

We compared 18 speakers last August in Phoenix, AZ. MSRP max of $3k. audience voted for their favorite 1,2 and 3. #1 vote getter was the Philharmonic at $1,900.

[@ScreenTime-vs5to]

I saw the results. More 1st place votes by a country mile...very interesting! I wonder if it's really that good, I am in the market for speakers in the 2k price area for my small living room.

[@vettesweetnos]

Philharmonic are that good and another would be ascend acoustics

[@TW-AZ]

Where was this? is it happening again?

[@jvburnes]

lhThe Philharmonic BMR Monitor really is that good. It's sounds as good as it looks. It's an amazing design. Fantastic woofer is super fast and punchy. The balanced mode midrange throws a great soundstage and of course the RAAL tweeter is just the swestest high end.

[@kyleo2113]

Nice video Erin - killing it! Best objective and subjective content of anyone I have watched!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@thomasstansberry2311]

I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos.

[@RC-qc2nz]

Hey Erin, I follow you a longer time and I trust you in terms of audio decisions. I am going now through a divorce and have now a smaller apartment in Germany. I have a 5.1.4 setup, so 4 height channels and 5 normal speakers. My room ist 3,75m x 3,75m wide and long. I am really thinking to sold all that stuff and go and buy just the kef R3 metas. So you think that's a good idea? I like music and films and the speakers which I have are pretty big. Greetings from Germany 🤘🏻

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I don’t see how you can go wrong with that setup. On a personal note, I’m sorry to hear of your divorce. I went through that last year. It’s a tough road but you just have to keep walking forward. Maybe stop now and again to reflect but once you’re a couple miles in keep moving.

[@RC-qc2nz]

@@ErinsAudioCorner thanks Erin. I guess it's just the crisis that speaks for me to sell my stuff but I love my speakers. A German factory and all of them good coaxial designs. Yes I know and your story gives me hope. You look really good now and I will make a restart. Thanks buddy 👍🏻

[@Tanner_o]

4:01 Is better to say "remove the room from the speaker" than "remove the speaker from the room". 😊

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Haha. Yes.

[@miguelmunoz1713]

Y did u use a Bose picture and not mention it lol

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I didn’t want to use all 7 speakers in the picture. And if I put a picture of other speakers then people might have expected to see them in the video. So I grabbed something I thought would be obvious as not in my list. 😀

[@Jamy4ya]

Again no love for Elac unifi reference ? Which is even better than the DBR

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Doesn’t mean I don’t like it. I was just trying to be reasonable with my choices, as I mentioned in the videos opening. If I make a list and they’re all $1300 speakers then I might as well title that video top $1300 speakers. I’ll be making a video soon about the different ELAC speakers.

[@Jamy4ya]

@@ErinsAudioCorner Can't wait to see that Elac only comparison video. That would be awesome 😎. Thanks Erin for your honest non biased videos as always.

[@geo1033]

Thanks. Loved the comparison !

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you very much for the donation.

[@seanb3303]

Erin what is your personal opinion on the Ceramic Mini? You seemed to avoid that topic during your livestream review.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I reviewed it and gave a good marks. I think it’s a good speaker.

[@azthu1]

Erin, do you have a favorite for low volume listening? (Especially if using subwoofer )what would be the best bang for the buck at low volumes? Is it all about sensitivity rating?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I know I've talked about it in some reviews but I'm honestly drawing a blank on the topic at the moment. Usually it's speakers with dynamic range (which isn't necessarily analogous to high sensitivity).

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

I'm extra early today. Good stuff

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Yes you are!

[@shaymcquaid]

Great video!

[@brianjones8938]

It's really good to have you back!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you. It’s good to be back.

[@mp88mp88mp88mp88]

Super useful video as was the previous one. Especially for people that want a quick intro/recommendation type of video and don’t want to go through loads of data or discussions on forums.

[@AT-wl9yq]

If that's how you judge a speaker, you've thrown your money in the garbage.

[@mp88mp88mp88mp88]

I personally would also try to listen to a speaker if at all possible, in the showroom at least, but at home preferably. I think measurements are also important especially to those who understand them well, and don’t have a chance to hear them in person. If you think people are wasting their money by judging speakers this way, could you mention some helpful, alternative suggestions?

[@ruvamsi]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. In addition to listing some great value speakers, this vid highlights your approach to judging speakers, which I highly respect. Even though my stereo is at a level I'm happy with, the near universal praise for the Lintons, especially yours, has got me interested. I would like to see your general take on amplifiers. Always look forward to your content, thanks!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you. 🙂

[@TW-AZ]

Just the video I needed, Thank you!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Glad I could help!

[@mikecampbell5856]

I know you don't like Klipsch passive speakers and I love them but that's what's so great about our hobby(passion). We should be able to disagree and not fight. Have you ever heard NHT speakers? I like them a lot, I have two pairs, and they are as far from Klipsch as you can get.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

You watched the video, right? Klipsch is one of the speakers I recommend. 😉

[@mikecampbell5856]

@@ErinsAudioCorner I thought you only liked their powered speakers. I said passive.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@mikecampbell5856 Oh, I didn't catch that. Some of them I find do well. The RP-500M II is a nice candidate. I believe I was mostly happy with the RP-600M II as well but would have to double check.

[@kevind4061]

Ty

[@jmd11185]

If the Ultras aren't on this list...

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Uh-oh …. ☠️

[@jmd11185]

@@ErinsAudioCorner bruh..

[@StealthBlazer]

Thanks for the good info. 👍

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

You bet!

[@1337sim1]

No love for the JBL 4305P ? 😔

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I alllllmost added it. But the Klipsch having HDMI swayed me.

[@1337sim1]

@@ErinsAudioCorner I wished they had HDMI ARC and low/mid/high EQ 😋

[@EricBurbeck]

Really love your contact, Erin, but it would be great to see more videos focusing on floorstanding loudspeakers.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I’m limited by my room right now. The Klippel z-axis extension I need to measure taller speakers in my room is about 5k euros. This video will probably generate no more than $100 over its entire life so that doesn’t help matters. Not to mention my bad back now.

[@EricBurbeck]

@@ErinsAudioCorner perfectly reasonable justification for sticking to smaller speakers. thanks for all the work you do!

[@tone-369]

Love the Linton ❤

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I have a strangely acute fondness for that speaker. lol

[@totalplonker824]

May I ask, are all your considerations strictly from results of measurements etc or do you actually use your ears as well. Interesting video all the same. Thank you for your contribution and of course your methodical work.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I always listen to speakers before I measure them. Then I compare my listening notes with the data. I discuss this in nearly every video I create.

[@clementc7297]

What about Neumann kh 150… ?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I have no personal experience with that speaker.

[@williamdirks5805]

I'm pretty happy these days listening to Monitor Audio Silver 100 7Gs -- in the nearfield. About US$1000-1200. First impressions were that the highs had a metallic edge, but trading up to a better amp and cables solved the problem and showed that they "scale up" very well. (Cardas Clear Reflection interconnects; Furutech DPS-4.1 power cables; Neotech OCC speaker cables). They're good all-rounders.

[@emorphien]

BMR gang represent

[@5wavesup]

BMR v1 here. I am considering adding a more relaxed speaker as another option when I am listening to less than ideal recordings. Leaning toward the Lintons.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

i don't have a BMR (...yet?) but my speakers use RAALs and _oh my god, yes, oh my god-ah_

[@emorphien]

@@5wavesup I know what you mean. Bad recordings can be a bad time!

[@Rogerraybemsleyjr]

wharfedale nice my fav. only problem with them is with all these new speakers coming out I don't hear any worth upgrading too, is this the end game?

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

AudioVector QR3?

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

Yes that's what endgame is

[@somejerk1520]

Just picked up The Nines for $749 brand new straight from Klipsch. That's a 4-channel amp, DAC, DSP, USB, BT, Phono preamp, line in, 3.5 in, sub out, two 8" woofer, 2 titanium wave guide tweeters, and a remote for $749...no guesswork, they just sound good.

[@khalbrando2990]

Damn, the 9’s for $750??? You did very well, that’s exactly the kind of deal I need to find

[@khalbrando2990]

I currently have the R28PF’s, and i absolutely love them. I’m in a position that I need something smaller and the nines are something that I feel I could live with happily if I can’t have my towers. I’ve never heard the nines but I don’t need to, I’m confident that they’re going to do the job. I have a Klipsch 10” sub connected to my towers and I absolutely love the setup. Someday I’d love to have the really crazy shit in the Heritage loudspeaker series, but I’m already so thankful for what I do have that it’s all good. Fingers crossed I find a way to get a deal like you did or some kind of trade fantasy I’ve dreamed up that I won’t actually find lol

[@somejerk1520]

@khalbrando2990 It was a freak promo code dropped on YT in some minute long video, I bought at 2:30am and when I woke up they were sold out. I'm not sure the code was intended for the general public, it was "mclarenpodium"