Very useful and informative! Everybody can find great sound for thousands and thousands, but the budget category is actually the most interesting one!
@kingtubby9999 ай бұрын
Great video John, great style as you told us what you think, good & bad... Nice to do an under £2000 one....
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it. If this video does well I'll do £1,000 - £2,000 and the same for floor standers. -John
@artSFCA21 күн бұрын
I just bought a pair of Dali speakers. I'm so impressed by the clarity and depth. I would highly recommend to buy a pair of really good speakers makes a huge difference.
@ramondelgado67789 ай бұрын
Great review!!! Enjoyed the comparison very much!!!!
@Adrianek819 ай бұрын
I just sold my oberon 3 and i got opticon 2 mk 2,you not joking,oberon 3 has amazing bass,i used with with maranrz nr1711 with audyssey mic calibration,i never heard so much bass from bookshelf speaker😁✌️
@Akstergrind6 ай бұрын
True, it’s incredible that such tiny speakers are able to pump out such a lot of bass!
@marty1iwilson9 ай бұрын
Really good video. So helpful to get a shprt video comparing so many speakers. Well done indeed. My pick would be the SF....
@nc34198 ай бұрын
I have the Dali Opticon 1 MK1 (preferred even over the Menuet SE) and is closest to neutral compared to my other speakers. Martin Logan 15i which has similar punch, but less so than MA Silver 100s and even smoother and better instrument separation in the upper mids and highs, great for watching movies. Triangle Zeta if I want a more laid back and easy sound but still detailed which I like for music at times. All budget but competent, different sounding which gives variety. Did try the MA Silver 50 6th gen but preferred those I already have. While resolving with plenty of detail, it lacked that something that moves me emotionally. Also had a strange chirping sound with sibilant passages. Nothing at all like the bigger Silver 100s, not even a toned down version like the 15i seems to be. Tried Dali Spektor 1 which I liked but needs alot of power for SPLs and Oberon 1s which were ok, but not really much better than Spektor 1 IMO. The Menuet SE did some things really amazing, great resolution but seemed a bit veiled, lacking detail that every other speaker gave probably why it sounded so smooth. Also difficult to drive as the frequency curve dips well under 4 ohms for a good chunk of the curve and can really heat up a lower powered amp. Really wanted that speaker to work out but in the end, happier with Opticon. Would like to try the SF Lumina series someday, among a few others which are much higher priced. I use both a Hegel h160 (overkill) and 2 Keces E40 integrated amps (highly underated). Always looking for a third Keces E40 used and if priced right but rarely become available. With small speakers, a sub helps.
@mgaming74 ай бұрын
I just bought the Sonus Faber Lumia II's. I am in love with them. Still watched to see if you guys liked them as much as I do.
@nippahut8 ай бұрын
sonus faber simply the best of that bunch !!
@4ujase9 ай бұрын
Well Well pleased with the Dali Oberon 3 I purchased on eBay from Peter Tyson, really works well with the Atoll IN100SE integrated amplifier.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Yes, they are very good. To be fair, I've not heard a bad Dali yet! - John
@theuvcrew25319 күн бұрын
While not as new as the others in this list, the Wharfedale EVO 4.1 would be a nice addition to this comparison.
@ericmuijs19384 ай бұрын
Great review thanks!!
@yttean989 ай бұрын
Good review, very concise and to the point, most of what you said seem to correspond what i have in mind.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Thank you. -John
@daveconroy68594 ай бұрын
Outstanding company
@perlman73769 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this well done video. No annoying thumping bass and enough subjectivity mixed in with the overall objectivity. Which one would be best for reproducing an orchestra? My ideal speakers would be those that emulate my experience at Carnegie Hall being 15-20 rows back dead center.
@ramondelgado67789 ай бұрын
Excellent!! Thank you for this great review and comparison!!!!
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. I would suggest the Focal for you, you would appreciate the effortless dynamics. Other than that the Dali and Sonus Faber would be good choices. -John.
@perlman73769 ай бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson Thank you for your response. All the best.
@stephenbowden29299 ай бұрын
Good video. Would be nice to see what you think of the Q Acoustics concept 30 as they get excellent reviews elsewhere
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊. I've not heard a lot of the Q Acoustics yet, what I have heard are pretty good. Maybe a future video 👍. -John
@fencerrandy10 күн бұрын
I prefer the ELAC B62 over the B52, the ELAC DBR62s are a good option, and I prefer Revel M16 over the ELACs and any of your suggestions.
@lexsemenenko9 ай бұрын
I was going to buy Sonus Faber Lumina II, for its beautiful sound and design. But got a chance to buy B&W 705 S2 for just $200 more than Lumina II . (More than 50% off) that B&W is an another tier speaker . Waiting for the speakers to arrive but am worried if I made the right decision. Any thoughts? I just loved Faber sound and didn’t listen to B&W
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
You did good! 705 are amazing speakers! I'd be proud to own those! -John
@ENGBriseB8 ай бұрын
The Wharfedale Dimiond 12.3 Speakers are a very good. And are very well made heavy. And are a lot better than their price which is a good thing.
@Akstergrind6 ай бұрын
Bought a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 100s from you (Peter Tyson) and absolutely love them! Had some of the B&W 607s and 606s, but they annoyed me because the grilles kept falling off whenever I went anywhere near them. Nobody else seems to’ve noticed this about them.
@Peter-Tyson6 ай бұрын
I had a similar thing with the covers on my 705 S2, I just put them in a drawer and forgot about them. I like the look of the naked drivers :-) - John
@dparis217212 күн бұрын
You’ve never been anywhere near my grills, so why would I notice?
@kingtubby9999 ай бұрын
Thanks John
@Khalantho7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video 😊
@Peter-Tyson7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, thanks for watching. -John
@alexandrenataf82708 ай бұрын
Hey! What do you think about the Q Acoustic Concept 20 ? Thank you :D
@sujitbose74112 ай бұрын
I have a penchant for acoustic music, and I crave a sonic experience that faithfully reproduces the instrumentation with utmost precision. I desire to discern each instrument - be it the violin's soaring highs, the drum's dynamic attack, the flute's airy subtleties, or the guitar's rich timbre - with crystal clarity and definition. a sound signature that is unfatigueing and suitable for extended listening , very easy to ears , an all day speaker .Furthermore, I seek vocals that are layered, lively, and nuanced, with a sense of depth and dimensionality. Finally, I require a bass response that is taut, nuanced, and capable of conveying the subtlest textural details, thereby immersing me in a truly captivating sonic landscape. Sir, please suggest me a under 500 dollar speaker best suited for my requirements and preference.🙏
@Peter-Tyson2 ай бұрын
Hello, that's an awful lot to ask of budget speakers! I'm afraid the experience you have so eloquently described there is achieved with speakers at a much higher level. Think Bowers & Wilkins 801 S4, Linn 360, or even Sonus Faber Suprema. Unfortunately they cost considerably more than $500!
@guitar-nut9 ай бұрын
I purchased the Lumina ii from PT and paired them with a Naim Nova. Quite a lot of top end and very detailed which i like but also the bass is very good for a small bookshelf speaker. They are not fussy with placement and can be positioned close to the rear wall. Really nice speaker.
@Sandoz-tq7qj4 ай бұрын
I love them all 😛
@theuvcrew253112 күн бұрын
Great comparison. What would you say are the most warm sounding speakers?
@Peter-Tyson11 күн бұрын
Thanks, I would say the Sonus Faber Lumina II or the Dali Oberon 3. - John
@theuvcrew253111 күн бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson Thank you
@mgaming74 ай бұрын
Hey Peter, if you were to add a sub to the Sonus Faber Lumia 2's, (price appropriate 2.1 for Music, not home theater) what you get?
@Ricky-cl5bu9 ай бұрын
Ok good job 👍
@d.s.62689 ай бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you ! Do you have any good choice among those if I lean towards a "monitor like" sound ? Thank you.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Focal or Dali would be worth a listen for you. -John
@Eron555559 ай бұрын
Thanks John. Have you heard the Elac Unifi UB52s? I think pretty similar to the b6.2's with possibly a bit better off axis response.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
I haven't, if I get chance I'll have a listen. -John
@futures22478 ай бұрын
KEF LSX 2 are amazing
@steveopenshaw12197 ай бұрын
9:50 “Isn’t that lovely” 😆 Why do I feel that the way he says this translates to “Isn’t that a load of pretentious bullshit!”
@Peter-Tyson7 ай бұрын
I have to admit, your comment made me laugh.... - John.
@themarksmanABP9 ай бұрын
If you had 3k for a speaker system in a medium sized room, that you wanted to shine for mostly rock/acoustic/vocal which speakers would you go to? Think... stereophonics, metallica, ben howard, kings of leon etc I will need to stream Tidal hifi from my phone. Not sure which total components would need to be purchased after the speakers...
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
If you're after smaller speakers like the ones in the video. The B&W 706 are worth considering. petertyson.co.uk/bowers-wilkins-706-s3-standmount-speakers If you're using Tidal and streaming then the Roksan Attessa streaming amp will do you proud with B&W. petertyson.co.uk/roksan-attessa-streaming-amplifier Just have to budget for some stands. I would be happy to take that system home. -John
@themarksmanABP9 ай бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson thank you for the reply, I will look into these in depth, you have a store not too far from me, perhaps ill have to come and demo soon as im ready
@matoot9 ай бұрын
Have you checked out the Fyne Audio F500? Really like them.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
I've heard a few Fyne audio, we stock them. I've not heard the F500, I have heard the F501 though, quite like them. I have heard 3 of the Vintage Classic ones too. Not bad. -John
@chriswidden76857 ай бұрын
Is it me? Have I missed it somewhere. I have yet to see anyone reviewing or comparing " Bookshelf" speakers that are not on stands. I dont have room for stands. My kit has to go on a very long but very solid sideboard. It's not negotiable ( ask ny wife ! ). So which are the best small proper bookshelf speakers that perform well on a shelf or similar not a stand ?
@Peter-Tyson7 ай бұрын
It's a very 'hifi' thing to mount them on stands. On a solid sideboard like you describe they would all be fine. I think at least the B&W (maybe others) come with rubber feet for just that job. - John.
@chriswidden76857 ай бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson Thanks . Really good to know.
@theuvcrew25319 күн бұрын
Was able to audition the Sonus Faber Lumina I, the II was unavailable at the local store. How different is the I from the II? Would it just be deeper bass?
@Peter-Tyson2 сағат бұрын
A little deeper bass, a little more dynamic and will fill a larger room. All of the Lumina series are excellent. - John
@theuvcrew253114 минут бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson Great, thank you for that.
@psyphonyxaudio9 ай бұрын
Have the Lumina 2 - a great speaker ( for those that enjoy a tilted top end )
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
They're not the last word in accuracy but I really enjoy listening to them, there's just something about Sonus Faber. -John.
@psyphonyxaudio9 ай бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson - Agree =) The Amator versions should be a delight to compare. I've requested they get a spot on other channels as well. ( they also look WAY sexier ) =)
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
We have them here, the sound is not radically different to be honest. Personally i prefer the sound of the original if anything. Maybe I've just spent more time with them than the new ones. You're right, the finish is stunning! - John
@manugrandest16835 ай бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson Bonjour Quelle différence de sonorité pour vous ?
@computerenthusiast4029 ай бұрын
What the best center channel under $300 to pair with the Elac B5.20?
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Always try and match manufacturer and models with centre and front channels. A uniform sound across the front channels is so much better. -John
@dragonstone65945 ай бұрын
Which one do you think is better the B&W 607 S3 or the Monitor Audio Silver 7G 50?
@Peter-Tyson5 ай бұрын
Personally I would choose the B&W every time. - John
@dragonstone65945 ай бұрын
@@Peter-Tyson Nice. I'm going to get the B&W and pair it with Marantz Cinema 50.
@Marie5798 ай бұрын
Hi John from Ba…… Hi John from pang and Tyson…… Hi John from …. Arghhh !!!! 😂 Crappy jokes aside, I think you reviewing various brands actually suits your style, you’re presumably free to give a candid and honest review of components. And I assume you’re your own boss. Nice to hear you again even though you’re quite elusive…👍👍👍
@Peter-Tyson8 ай бұрын
That made me laugh! I can safely say I've found my new home now and have no plans to go anywhere else! You're right, it's great fun to have so many brands and products to review and compare. Thanks to people like you that watch me on KZbin. I hope that I can grow this channel and do this for a long time. -John
@Marie5798 ай бұрын
Good on you John, I genuinely hope you’ve found your niche now.
@mkmkmk84510 күн бұрын
You forgot Polk R200 which can throw most of them out of park
@bobgauthier15698 ай бұрын
Love my very inexpensive JBL 530s in my small room they sound great 😊
@Peter-Tyson8 ай бұрын
If you love them.....that's all that matters 🙂. I'm quite looking forward to trying some JBL speakers. -John.
@Xcrv8 ай бұрын
What about dynaudio emit 20 and / or b&w 606 s3, can get both for around €720
@Peter-Tyson8 ай бұрын
I'm not familiar with the Dynaudio so can't comment. The B&W 606 S3 is fantastic for the price and a solid option. I took it out as I didn't want the video to be too B&W heavy. - John
@selassie123GA7 ай бұрын
Emit 20s have nice Bass and Vocals but too much Cabinet Resonance. Prefered the Emit 10 instead.
@delstone38019 ай бұрын
Emotiva b1+ , not a work of art but darn good .
@tonym83584 ай бұрын
Do you ship to USA?
@Peter-Tyson4 ай бұрын
Hi, no, sorry. UK deliveries only. - John
@davidthom71279 ай бұрын
You need to test with music, not pixels.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Absolutely right, there's no substitute for a real demonstration with your own music. -John
@StrangeBrewReviews9 ай бұрын
you should check out the new Cerwin-Vega! LA165 , at only $270 for the pair they hit way way above their price...best speakers under $500 easily on par with some $1k speakers.
@RCJPOPАй бұрын
Any thoughts on the Mission QX2. The last new speakers I bought and still have are Mission 763i and Mission 731i so tech has moved on a fair bit.
@Peter-TysonАй бұрын
Hi, I've not spent any length of time with QX2, just heard them in passing. I wasn't blown away to be honest. I used to own Mission 731 back in the late 90's, great speakers. I've owned a few Mission speakers in the past, I don't think they are now what they used to be from my personal experience. Although I do quite like the modern take on the Mission 700 and 770 models. I would perhaps look at Wharfedale Diamond 12.2, Q Acoustics 5010, ELAC Debut B6.2. Great value for money. petertyson.co.uk/wharfedale-diamond-12-2-bookshelf-speakers petertyson.co.uk/q-acoustics-5010-bookshelf-speakers petertyson.co.uk/elac-debut-b6-2-bookshelf-speakers
@markfortune34929 ай бұрын
Great video, stumbled across this today. Another shout out for £1-£2/3k. I recently joined my audiophile journey after 20+ year wait (life, wife and kids) after hearing a set of Dali stand mounts through Marantz Ki Signature separates, I was blown away. But after buying, I am now in a stage where most get to, and that is “ I wish I knew this before”. I went all out (for my budget), media wall, Arcam SA30, Triangle Genese Quartets and Kasa 500 amp for my 2 KEF built in subs. But now I am finding that as I WFH a lot I am in my office most of the time, so now I am wishing I went more AV route in living room and had focused more audiophile in office. Both are very large rooms, but low ceiling in office so will have to go bookshelf than stand mount. This video has been great for me as the route I think I will take is for office, spend more upfront on components and start off entry level speaker, knowing that this is what I will upgrade no doubt first. Gareth hearing about bass, as I am a bass lover for my sins, never grey out of the golden age of trance music. Thanks again and apologise for long post if you read it.
@Peter-Tyson9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and for watching. I'm currently working on floor standing speakers under £1000. I will do the same for £1000-£2000. -John