Our favourite bookshelf speakers below £1,000 (Part 1)

[@Hzim007]

I fortunate to find this great channel, subscribing to this channel keep me up to date about learning a new thing as I'm new to this hifi hobby, as always thank you for a new video and new knowledge for me and others as well 👍

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Muhammad. Very much appreciated 🙏😊🙏

[@peterbaugh51]

Elac DBR62 Reference by Andrew Jones. The money is for the sound. Not flashy looks. They look good to me. They sound better than most speakers I have heard over the last 55 years... If you can drive them. Natural, realistic sound. Mine go down to 30 htz. Amp is 200 watts max. Good video.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 😊

[@erics.4113]

Could listen to you both for many hours. The 20minutes seemed too short! Great work. Again.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Eric. Much appreciated 😊👍

[@richardherbert3519]

Good interesting video. I have Dali Spector 2 speakers driven by my 35 year old Linn pre/power amps.The sound quality went up considerably using your speaker set up video.I will carry on using this system until I can afford a very much better system.I’m considering Hegel 390/Harbeth M30 ( again when I can afford it )

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Richard 👍

[@JosephTongret]

I'm sure I've been to the ecoustics site before through Google searches, but I just sort of discovered how great it is after watching this then heading over there. I spend so much time getting my hi-fi fix through KZbin that I sometimes miss out on great editorials. Thanks guys!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Joseph. There is a wealth of info on the Ecoustics site 😊

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THANKS TARUN AND IAN FOR SHARING THIS WITH US👍😎 And I found out the same thing IAN…and I lost 50lbs ( due to sickness…Not COVID) not the easy way but same results CONGRATS 🎉🎊🤗😍😍😍

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you buddy 😊

[@joergwittenberg2178]

Thanks a lot for this informative interview, bookshelf speakers are very impressive sounding and for me a better solution than floorstanding speakers

[@hrvojekant9415]

Mine opinion too....nice to hear it from some one else

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@raymoore8435]

Really looking forward to part ll. Super informative and entertaining !

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Ray 😊👍

[@Antibackgroundnoise]

My favourite reviewer explaining the sound of my own speakers... well that would be something! please let it be the sonus Faber sonetto's 🤞

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you buddy. I hope to get to them in time 😊👍

[@Driver2616]

These all sound very nice and very good and I also have an excellent Sonos 1 in one room in my house but I just can’t fault my Edifier S1000 MkII speakers, bought for €320. They look fantastic and they produce an equally fantastic sound. They have multiple analogue and digital connection options along with Bluetooth V as well. A no brainer.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ap5672]

I have the edifier s3000pro. My mains are Proac Response 1S, B&W Signature 805 and Usher BE-10 floorstanders. The edifiers are in my holiday house and let's just say that I am hesitant to bring the edifier to the main house and AB it against the more expensive bookshelves as I fear that it may outpace my proacs.

[@fletchermunson6225]

Notice how the AE100 rounds off the cabinet to they can apply the veneer in only two large U shaped pieces. Clever and economical.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Good point 😊

[@graydomn]

I have an old set of Acoustic Energy Aegis 2 speakers that are just excellent. I bought them around twenty years ago and they've held up remarkably well. Very clear sound. I added a submwoofer and the effect is tremendous.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@davidoneill913]

Had my monitor audio silver 7i for 30 years luv em 😊

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@davidoneill913 cool 😎

[@fletchermunson6225]

1000 pounds is $1250 so that includes some very interesting speakers like the ELAC Unify Reference, Lumina II and Dynaudio Emit 20 and Revel for example. My preference is always more of everything.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Jim 😊

[@CovertOperative]

The Sonus Faber Lumina II at GBP 999.99, is the most engaging, exciting and musical speaker I have reviewed at this price threshold.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Agree - I have them also. Incredible.

[@jdavis234]

Did you get to compare them against lumina 1?

[@CovertOperative]

@@jdavis234 - yeah - the II is the better soeaker in all aspects of sound quality.

[@jamesminotto8036]

Love my original AE 2's (circa early '90s).

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊

[@bobb.9917]

The Dali Bluetooth Speaker…WOW! Interesting…I see that Ian likes his speakers lean in stature, too! 😎👍🏼

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Bob 😊

[@doifeellucky]

Good insight as always. I’ll be looking at the next level above these. Hopefully Tarun you’ll be able to try the Lumina II at some point. Would like to see how this compares against the Argon 1 and Menuet SE. Hopefully you’ll get to hear the Rega Elicit mk5 at some point too. Almost at 50k. Keep up the good work. Thanks to Ian too, especially for his insight on the Lumina.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you buddy. Much appreciated. I hope to review the Lumina II at some point 😊

[@hamdc4291]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 I enjoy these chats! Will look forward to a Lumina 2 review at some point :). Have heard listeners say its the sweet spot within the Lumina range.

[@kyriacou1]

Great vids Tarun. Easily my favourite hi-fi youtuber! Recently bought myself a first hi-fi setup with Triangle BR03 with IOTAVX SA3. Very nice and accessible setup. I feel like next I want to get myself a network streamer to pair, why are they so expensive though!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Leon. Much appreciated. It is the software development and management costs 😊👍

[@34332]

Maybe worth to check the WiiM mini network player. Cheap and got all major streaming services and dlna. The best part is, besides it own DAC, you can hook it up to any external DAC through 'bitperfect' output.

[@CM-dw3gh]

Really pleased the Spektor 2's were in the mix with the more costly boxes. I'm using these with the Audiolab 6000a and QAcoustics 3060s in the bedroom. There's something pretty special about them especially for the price. I believe they've gone up another £30 since I bought them.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you for sharing CM 😊

[@marktodd7397]

I have some Spektor 2s and was thinking of the 6000a too how do you find the combination together?

[@CM-dw3gh]

@@marktodd7397 yes they compliment eachother well. Saying that be respectful on room size. They are 6ohm bookshelves so take size of room and consider a sub if its a living room area

[@oledog8391]

There are few reviewers I trust, but you guys are believable.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. Much appreciated 😊

[@corkydukeII5898]

@@r423fplip Exactly. Sounds like Mr Ole Corndog has alot of trust issues. There's plenty of good Review channels that are trustworthy

[@thomasmleahy6218]

I second that statement! Used to read many audio zines, and all I really get from them now is industry news, any equipment reviews are usually ignored, and have not purchased or subscribed for over 20 yrs. Can't trust 'em!

[@nenadmilanaminic]

Thank You. Sonus Faber it is!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@michaellittle2995]

I love my Lumina 1's as a desktop with the Rel TZero as reinforcement, found mine new to me for a lot less so bonus. Soon to find out if more power makes a difference with a Peachtree GaN1.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you for sharing Michael 😊

[@dansuess4859]

I'm considering the Lumina 1's for desktop duty also. Are you still enjoying them?

[@michaellittle2995]

@@dansuess4859 I really am liking them, I have had them for about 4 months. The size seems to work well but I have a larger L shaped corner desk in my home office and the T Zero sub is under the desk.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@@michaellittle2995 - IF ... you can.. Go Lumina 2.. the larger woofer gives a bit more ... " ummff " / = better*

[@michaellittle2995]

@@psyphonyxaudio I decided to try a bit more power first and moving from a 20w to a 200w amp for an experiment.

[@zindahoon]

At work place I mentioned about your channel to my like minded friends who call me mad as I m keep buying Different Dacs with with different Dac chip and I can see now instead of AKM or ESS I prefer burrbrown and fpga .. I m getting surprised what 2 channel speakers can sound as I can pin point location of instruments it’s fun and my music has changed a bit instead of listening old classic Indian songs I listen to Reference Recordings classical music ( I never expose to these but they sound amazing ) a completely contrast to what I was listening 2 years before .

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That is great Atri 😊

[@drunkenskelator]

Very good content thank you! If I may suggest you should consider a series of "Best of ..... Under $" focused on the secondary market. Manufacturers turn over models on frequently enough basis that Today's "Gear of the Year" becomes tomorrow's "Budget Bargain". All of my speakers (Von Schweikert, Focal and Magnepan) were purchased on the secondary market well below their original MSRP.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank, you Scott. I appreciate your suggestion 😊

[@drunkenskelator]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 - Again thank you for all you do on your channel! I am sure you get a ton of suggestions by knuckleheads like me! 😁

[@itisjustacomment]

So true , I've tried many speakers, and I keep coming back older, pair of monitor audio bronze b2s, and wharfdales which a have a few . British are so cheap and great of the money .

[@pietervg5541]

Hi Tarun, I hope you’ll review the Sonus faber Minima Amator 2. It’s magical 😊

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Watch this space 😊

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 - love the DNB type MC lyrics there.. =)

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@psyphonyxaudio thank you 👍

[@edholmwood]

Andrew part of team that developed the original Uni-Q at KEF.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊

[@QoraxAudio]

13:04 That naming of Acoustic Energy reminds me of Bryston with their 2.5B³ 3B³ 4B³ that are pronounced as ..B *cubed*

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@jdavis234]

Interesting Ian didn’t mention Polk L100, but mentioned Lumina. (He’s reviewed both). I preferred the Polk, but maybe I’m crazy. 😅 Enjoying these series, thanks to both of you.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. I guess it all comes down to personal taste and system matching 😊

[@selassie123GA]

I really would like to see a Review on the Dali Opticon 1 MK1 or MK2.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I appreciate the suggestion 😊

[@shanestephenson8423]

Some great pics in their Tarun. I'm starting to give some serious consideration for a set of bookshelf speakers to set up a second system. I'm very keen for your thoughts obviously, I'll be looking for something a little higher up the tree. I'd love to pair up my old mid90s michi power amp RHB-10 and pre amp RHC-10 with an appropriate streamer DAC and these particular speakers I intend to purchase.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Shane. I can’t recall the sound of those amps so can’t suggest what speakers would work. As for steamer DACs, I like to separate out the duties. Streamer manufacturers seldom make great DACs and visa versa 😊

[@richardzedman1160]

Not to mention that dali also make there own drivers

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

They certainly do 😊

[@lonniefarmer7067]

Thanks!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@nc3419]

Just an FYI for Ian, cut out processed "food" and that which is high in carbs. Majority of calories can come from protein and fat. Cut out all seed oils, use unrefined Coconut oil, EV olive oil, perhaps avacado. Cut out carbs, starchy veg., fruit, etc. There's carnivore and/or keto to look into. can still have filling meals but if you do 2 a day, it is important to allow about 16 hours from last meal to the next day, aka intermittent fasting. Look into the above, just an fyi.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you NC. I do intermittent fasting 😊

[@StellarAudyssey]

It’s about lowering your carbohydrate intake if it is too high, and for most people it is. There’s no need to cut out carbohydrates completely for the vast majority of people, as only a small minority of people would benefit from such a no carbohydrate diet. All oils should be moderated to avoid calorie surplus. Coconut oil isn’t the “healthy option” it’s made out to be, and should be moderated like all other oils. Protein intake should be kept low, if longevity and health-span are paramount. Time restricted eating is great. Again, the eating window is variable depending on the person and their goals.

[@nc3419]

@@StellarAudyssey What makes you think low protein intake increases longevity and health-span? Good protein repairs the body and is needed for other body functions. While I don't think cutting out carbs completely is needed, rather keeping the intake lower and cutting out processed "foods" is a must for better outcomes regarding longevity and health-span. Too many people, at least in the States, if not elsewhere suffer from some sort of metabolic issues, specifically related to sugar, wheat, processed foods and additives, etc. That means diabetes and for audiophiles, or anyone who values their hearing, let alone sight, health, etc., stand to benefit from lowering their carb intake. While there are quality issues regarding protein and fats, as in know where your food is sourced and how it's grown/caught, that's what we should be consuming mostly, IMO. Of course there's more to this...educating oneself on healthy eating is a must and a personal decision as to how they'll do it.

[@DougMen1]

How many other speakers will be in further videos? Because, there are a lot of really good standmount speakers under $1000 US, the Wharfedale Diamonds and EVOs, the KEF Q series, the Polk R series, the MA Bronze series, the Dali Oberons, and the Focal Chora, as well as a few others.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Part two coming soon 😊

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

I could name dozen speakers from French manufacturers in that price range. It's funny how the geography influences people's recommendations.

[@JoseGarcia-oo4mc]

Excellent

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊👍

[@spooner1]

Role Audio "Kayak" $995 and NSMT "Model 5-AX" $795. Both of North Carolina, USA.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you James 😊

[@thomasward00]

You should look at the Wharfedale Denton 80s,. $500 and they are built like $1k speakers.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

… ah wait for part 2 … shhh 😉

[@thomasward00]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 It's shocking to me how these are under the radar at their current price. You're just reviewing all of my gear...lol Love your channel BTW

[@hamdc4291]

I agree Joseph. My Denton 80’s continue to amaze me. I am trialling a 1100 nzd power cable on my hegel h95 and the dentons have scaled up to a whole new level (or two).

[@MaxZappa1]

I own the Wharfedale Denton 80 and have to say they are staggeringly good value for the sound they produce, currently available in UK for £349. Good bass for their size, excellent midrange and slightly rolled off treble, with a slightly relaxed but full presentation, at least in my system. Avoid the Wharfedale 85th Anniversary edition, which I found to be very exciting but revealed excessive sibilance, particularly with female vocals.

[@thomasward00]

@@MaxZappa1 It seems the hits are the Denton 80 and Linton.... I actually bought and returned a pair of $1K Paradigm 200B bookshelves that were too bright for my taste, ordered the Denton 80s and found them to actually not only have a sound that I prefer, but their build quality is superior, they are built like a $1K speaker.

[@HaraHetta]

Hi, im planing to pair elac unifi ub52 with a bluesound POWERNODE. Any thoughts on these pair?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I haven’t tried it but hee Powernode’s class D power should cope well with the UB52 😊

[@carewser]

I'm surprised there's no mention of Castle speakers as I just picked up a used pair of Knight 1's for cheap here in Canada and they are highly regarded and after listening I understand why. Serendipitously following the Queen's expiration they are my first British speakers and even more fittingly is their brand name

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I haven’t heard the new Castle speakers. Hope to though 😊

[@QoraxAudio]

My Wharfedales went up in price for about 50%! It's like PC components, just crazy...

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Ouch 🤕 I hope things will settle down after the pandemic is over 😊

[@QoraxAudio]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 Nah I think these price increases will continue for quite some time... for as long as the geopolitical tensions between russia/china and the west are going on.

[@edwardwilson9195]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 What do you think of SVS speakers and center.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@edwardwilson9195 I haven’t heard them in a proper environment 😊

[@edwardwilson9195]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 ok was just curious I bought them am not to impressed with the clarity of them in dialog. Any recommendations would be welcome.

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

I've heard very good things regarding the new reserve line from Polk (from people who didn't like or cared for polk speakers till now) and also Arendal 1961 bookshelf speakers and would really like to have your opinion on them. I have Elac debut b5.2s right now and am happy with them but always looking to upgrade :) I chose them over the Spektor 2s - as well as Mission Lx-2 mkiis and q acoustics 3020is - for the ease of placement (they are front ported) and for being versatile as I listen to lots of different music genres. They are neutral and even though they don't excel in anything they are good in almost every aspect. Having this in mind (versatility , ease of placement and a neutral or warmish tonality) and knowing that I listen to music in low/ moderate volume levels in a medium small room at around 10 feet from the speakers what would your top 3 picks be? (toppin off at 500/600 pounds)

[@fletchermunson6225]

Jose, Check out Erin's Audio Corner for a review on the Arendal bookshelves. I too was curious until I saw the review because the larger model with the two mid/woofs got some good reviews. Apparently not so much with the two way. I heard enough to put me off due to lack of bass and high end issues. It looks like they just took a sealed box surround speaker and repurposed it to a "bookshelf" speaker. It is a sealed box and needs subwoofer. I think they should have redesigned it to a Bass reflex design with a port or passive radiator to flush out the bottom end. Moving on and I would like to also hear a review of the Lumina II and the more expensive AE 500 speakers.

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

@@fletchermunson6225 I've seen that review and others and they've all said good things about that speaker, even when using in a stereo application. Still I'd like to have Tarun's input. Reviews on the bigger models are a mixed bag... I know the 1961s need a subwoofer but if they are as good as they seem I was willing to give them a chance. :)

[@fletchermunson6225]

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh It's all personal and system dependent. Part of the fun is the chase.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you José. I hope to get to them in time 😊

[@campbellbuchanan835]

So I have a question....a bit of background: I have some (rear ported) Proac 2000 Tablette Signatures (quite rare I believe as I cant find any information online about them) which I've loved for about 20 years now....but I've always found them a bit 'bass light'. We've just had a fitted book shelf in our music room so looking for a shelf speaker and front ported....I've whittled it down to the PMC Twenty 5.22i or the Proac D2Rs which I'm demoing at home, any advice would be amazing...btw love your videos Tarun, a great combination of technical information and entertaining, keep up the good work !

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you CB. They are two very different sounding speakers. I expect it will come down to personal taste and partnering equipment 😊👍

[@campbellbuchanan835]

I'd feel I'm being infaithful if I didn't stick with the Proacs since they've carried me all these years...the PMCs seem tighter with great depth but the Proacs seem more natural and classier (running tweaked Musical Fidelity A3 pre and power amps)...thanks for coming back Tarun, an early start for you !

[@Jimdish2555]

First hasn't the Dali G2 been out for awhile or is this an upgrade? Second would a wood pulp cone degrade over time? Thanks guys great reviews!

[@doifeellucky]

The 2 is the model within the range. Looking at other reviews they’ve only been out for a couple of years so probably not due a replacement. Dali tend to replace models with new names at slightly different price points. I have the Zensor 3 that were replaced by the Oberon but at a slightly higher price. The Spektor came out slightly cheaper than the Zensor.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I don’t know much about the G2 but I don’t believe there have been any issues with Dali speakers degrading over time 😊

[@antoniorussell9893]

Olympica Nova 1 please!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@johngreek]

Dali Spektor 2 or AE100 mk2 for Denon 600 ? Small medium room

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@johngreek both very good 😊

[@CaptainJamesTKirk-en4kt]

According to local dealer and looking at the back of the speakers, the Lumina say "Made In Italy" maybe they moved the line back over to Italy... Just curious what you think of Dali Spektor 1's compared to these?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I have only heard the Lumina's at a show 🙂

[@johnferri4883]

I think he is misspoken. They Lumina line is infact made in Italy and to my knowledge always has been.

[@scottdavis0801]

What about Lumina ii? Ive owned Dali Spektor ii, and now Dynaudio emit 10. Not bad, but not my sound. I probably need a really good British speaker. Spendor, Rogers?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I hope to get to it at some point 😊

[@christopherhawkins5456]

Ahh do i go Lumia 2 or pmc prodigy 1s?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@christopherhawkins5456 thx. I would like to review both at some point 😊

[@steveee2511]

make a best bookies under 2000 please

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

We will be doing more videos 😊

[@joy_1703]

Which amps pair well with dali spektor 2????

[@geraldoram2453]

I tried them with my NAD C316 BEE V2 and my Cambridge CXA 61. Both sounded great but I prefered the Cambridge as it produced a wider soundstage. Hope that’s helpful.

[@angelheart7643]

Great vid ! How would you rate my old but really good sounding like new Canton Karat 920 from beginning of the 90s in comparison?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. Canton have made some good speakers but I can’t recall which old models I have heard 😊

[@angelheart7643]

​​@@abritishaudiophile7314 I have replaced them with Dali Oberon 3 and I'm extremely impressed that the Dalis sound miles better. I got the set for 350 brandnew...

[@DougMen1]

The Elac B6 has been replaced by the B6.2.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Indeed 😊

[@ReframephotoGR]

Innovation in Loudspeakers has really gone down the drain. I still remember NXTs... Nowdays speakers=a couple of drivers (usually oem), some cheap components and a box to mount these on. Unless you pay several thousands of euros - and even then not a certainty...

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

It can seem that way 😊

[@thevintagehifiambassador8524]

Hello. 1 quick question to you: What system would drive my future ProAc R 1 SC best: 1) Naim Nac 282/Nap 250/Hicap or 2) Sudgen A21 SE Signature ? Kind regards. Tvha

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

The Naim combo will have more grip, control and play louder. The Sugden A21SE has a warm sound and drives the 1SCs well too 😊

[@thevintagehifiambassador8524]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks a lot, so Naim too could fit and not be too overbright

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@thevintagehifiambassador8524 I would have to try the current one to be sure 😊

[@henson2k]

Which ELAC Debut B6 you mean? I bought ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers in 2019 for $240, right now they are at least $300. What would you recommend to upgrade it if I have rather weak amplifier (80-100W)?

[@rosswarren436]

The original B6 had more bass, a bump you can consider it and it amazed people back then, but later for the B6.2 Andrew dialed it back a bit to end up with a more balanced speaker. Even at its moderate sensitivity, I have no trouble driving the B6.2 with a modest 80W/channel AVR in my computer room and it plays plenty loud. Since it is more neutral sounding, I use them for mixing and EQing live recordings I do of bands to put up on the Internet Live Music Archive, and I think they serve very well in that application. They (like most bookshelf speakers) would benefit from a sub-woofer.

[@henson2k]

@@rosswarren436 Very interesting, thanks! I do have SVS sub, just trying to understand what am I missing by not having let's say $1000 speakers

[@rosswarren436]

@@henson2k Ah, that depends. Not all speakers at any price point are as "good" as others (from watching videos done by G-R Research I've seen $4000 speakers that used awful responding drivers and very cheap sound smearing crossover components, showing that buyers need to beware), so we can only answer that question with generalities of what we are "supposed" to get by spending more money. My experience and insight from watching all these "audiophiles" on KZbin and discussions at brick-and-mortar stores over the years is simply this: That as you go up in price, the speakers should become more transparent to the music. You should hear more of the attack of musical notes, whether by guitar, piano, drums, or cymbals, or other instruments. They should sound like they are more real. Can you hear "texture" in the bass guitar or does it sound like one note? Pianos are one of the hardest instruments to record and even harder for speakers to do a good job of making them sound as if they are really in your room. Most speakers fail at this task, but some do better than others of course. Then there is the tonality to consider. How "neutral" to the source are the speakers? Do notes decay naturally? Does a Saxaphone or coronet sound like it should? How dynamic are the speakers? Are they able to go from barely playing a sound to the crescendo of an orchestra without strain? (Assuming your amplifier, the other part of the equation, is capable of that as well). Going up in price is supposed to get you more out of the music, at least as much as possible from what is there in it. Some of this is subtle. Many people might not ever notice much difference, but for those who listen intently to the sound quality as well as the "music" such small gains mean a lot to their enjoyment. I use the analogy of wine. You could grab a person at random off the street and give them two glasses of wine, one from a $10, the other from a $1000 bottle, and have them compare without telling them which is which. Some might not know which is "better". Some might even think the $10 wine tastes better than the $1000. A person has to be educated and clued in on what to taste for and to consider. Another example is TV. Some people really don't notice the improvement in picture quality from HD to 4K or even 8K. Audio speaker quality is similar. At the end of the day, it is all an illusion. Just as no TV, no matter the resolution and color depth, actually looks like you are "there". A speaker with a vibrating piece of paper, wood pulp, aluminum, beryllium, titanium, or cloth will NEVER sound the same as a real musical instrument, but the fact that they can come pretty darn close gives those of us who care about the music some hope of better enjoying it along our "audiophile" journey. I think the best thing is to try seeking out a chance to hear speakers and make comparisons for yourself. What you think sounds best and what I think sounds best might not be the same. Objective measurements matter, but subjective impressions do too. Good luck if you decide to get something "better" one day, but remember, it is the music and how it makes us feel that is the most important thing. P.S. The only somewhat "negative" review I've ever heard regarding the B6.2 was something about their midrange not being as good as other similarly priced speakers, but to me, they sound fine. Especially if you catch them on sale. I was torn between getting the B6.2 and DBR 6-2, but finding the B6.2 for such a good price made the decision for me.

[@Skyouu]

Triangle Comete 40th 🔥

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Nice speaker but more than £1,000 😊

[@Skyouu]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 I'm currently looking for an amp for my speakers, any advice for a good matching ? Edit: you can find them for 1000£ the pair. I have bought them for 1272€ with shipping IN with the dedicated feets for those speakers!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@Skyouu that is a bargain, they are £1,500 in the U.K. You may want to check out my review of the 40th Ann for amplifier suggestions 😊

[@Skyouu]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 I already did, for you the best is the tube with those speakers. 😊

[@zindahoon]

Hey Tarun , excellent show , I m expecting for £99 AE1 in next video .. another thing I wanted buy Chord Qutest after your Denafrip Aresii video but than I listen and watch pontus over and over and now I m a confused audiophile .. is £800 more to spend on Pontus is good ? As I love Chord’s precision and soundstage depth .. also I have heard that expensive chord Dacs sounds thinner ..

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I need to spend more time with the Qutest to decide but both brands make great DACs 😊

[@zindahoon]

Thanks Tarun

[@chriswills9437]

SF Lumina made in Italy says on the back..

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

👍

[@xili0966]

Lumina I is still Made in Italy, not China.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

What do you think of Davis Acoustics? I reckon that they can give DALI a run for their money.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I haven’t heard them 😊

[@valikonen]

Dali Spektor 2 is 200 euros in romania right now

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@corkydukeII5898]

Can't believe you didn't include any Wharfedales

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Ahh… wait for part 2 😉

[@psychoanima]

I am staring at my Triangle Titus EZ bookshelf speakers and asking myself, why they are not on your list 😐

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Not readily available in the U.K. so I haven’t spent any time with them.

[@hoobsgroove]

no wharfedale, like the diamond 9.4 under £200

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Wait for part 2 😉

[@hoobsgroove]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 I'm always jumping the gun 😂

[@louishamilton9648]

Triangle genese Trio for me along with JBL L36! TALK ABOUT INCONGRUITY. Actually, ANYTHING made by JBL in that price range

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@fletchermunson6225]

I think the amount of fat in the world remains constant, it just migrates from one to another.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Hopefully, yours is trending in the right direction 😊

[@shaunyweavey2470]

👍

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 👍

[@romainmarchese9935]

AE 500 by Acoustic energy

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I have reviewed those too 😊

[@Labor_Jones]

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[@abritishaudiophile7314]

It depends on the speaker but can take typically up to 200 hours 😊

[@nagumaninagu9368]

Hi sir

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Hello to you too 😊

[@nagumaninagu9368]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 sir your friends in India

[@careylymanjones]

No love for high-efficiency. Highest efficiency speaker was 87 Db. Meh.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I don’t really have the space to play with large true high sensitivity designs but hope to at some point 😊

[@912582]

Will not buy Chinese - that shortens the list for me.

[@Roof_Pizza]

'Real' speakers are floorstanders, bookies are surround sound speakers in the waiting.

[@vtkz]

stop talking nonsense... do you ever heard a good ,bookshelf, like a Genelec 8351, Unity Audio Super Rock, Neumann KH310, Sky Audio Verdade II.... ? I dont think so because theyre way better than MANY floorstanding speakers. And external Subs / DBA are way better for the room than an all in one package...

[@Roof_Pizza]

@@vtkz lolZ. Next your gonna tell me a small ice cream is better than a large ice cream. You just can't afford the big brother of the ones you mentioned, just face it. If the big ones were a lesser speaker they wouldn't be made in the first place. Go ahead, talk with your smaller pocketbook making the purchasing decisions but don't tell me that they are better.

[@jdavis234]

They both have strengths and weaknesses.

[@janstapaj9689]

Lumina is made in Italy not China ...

[@todd69er]

Are you pricing £$1000 per/pair? Or £$1000 per/speaker?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Per pair 😊

[@sloboat55]

Excellent

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊👍