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The Best speaker under 1000 cdn ...
#12750 07/02/03 01:58 AM
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for accoustic music as in Folk and Jazz? My budget doesn't offer the M60, and I hear mixed reviews for the 40 and 50. I'd prefer a floor stander and a little more lows than the 22... I think.

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Go with the 22 and a decent sub. I think you would be pretty happy with that.


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#12752 07/02/03 03:40 AM
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Wait for the M60s to appear at the factory outlet. That's where I bought mine several weeks ago. The discount is usually 10%, so that should come in right at your limit.

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I should probably add my room size is L shaped with a total sq ft. of approx 300 and running Rotel RA 02 and RCD 02. I have hardwood floors, the house is very open and with young kids, I will rarely play it loud. The other speakers I like are Monitor Audio S6 at $ 1200 cdn., AE EVO 3 at $ 1000, and PSB 4T at $ 800.00.

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Although the M22 + sub combination (what I've got) would work really well in your situation, I'd wait for the M60s to hit the outlet. They'd be cheaper than the M22 + sub combo, and are probably less prode to being knocked over by small kids.

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#12755 07/02/03 06:00 PM
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I believe that Saturn here on the forums has heard those Monitor Audio S6 speakers that you liked. You might want to get his opinion on a comparison between the Axioms and the Monitor Audio.
I believe he's posted his thoughts once before. Try doing a search for Monitor Audio or S6 and it might come up.


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I agree...for your needs, I'd keep looking for the M60's in the outlet.

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#12757 07/04/03 02:10 AM
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Save your money and get the M60. I has the same dynamics as the Silver S6. But the bass on the Silver S6 is unruly at high levels. The M60 definitely has a nice tight quick bass. The silver S6 will work spectacular only with high end electronics with lots of power. Why? I do not know? I have heard the Silver S6 on Denon and Rotel and it is a little bit of a let down. When they were connected to a Krell it was like a totally different speaker specially details at low volume levels. You also need a big space for the Silver S6. My 16 x 12 room was too small. The M60 is much easier to place, has great soundstage and detail. There is no bass issue with the M60.
The Gold Reference 10 although a bookshelve is much more balanced in the Monitor Audio line.


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#12758 07/04/03 02:13 AM
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another comment.... I had the Silver S6 and returned after 6 months. The sound was too much in my face (verty forward) and the sound was all over the place. (imaging was so so using Rotel receiver power)

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#12759 07/04/03 08:05 PM
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The M60s are available now through July 11th at the Axiom factory outlet for $990 cdn. It's a great speaker. Go for it.


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