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They have literally just come out but i’m interested in an in depth review.
I have lots of demands that take a lot of speakers out of the equation. They have to be stand mount but ideally not over 35cm tall they have to match a mid-century space/decor or at least not look like a geek heaven piece of tech like Kef or B&W, have to have bass but detailed not room shakers and I can’t bring them forward into the room with more then 30cm behind.
The Chartwell LS6 is likely a bit too big and possibly needs free space, most of the spendor/harbeth options are just an Ls3/5A tweaked or too tall/expensive.the Neat is pricy but I might score an ex-dem when finally ready to buy, the small iota’s would be the only floor stander I would entertain as they are not ugly and dominating the room. not actually heard a 3/5a or at least not since being a sweaty palmed teenager in phonocraft hi-fi Ashford high st drooling over the glowing green naim kit and Linn isobariks
Mr_Smyth-
Sounds like any of the Neat Classic or Iota stand mount or floorstanders would do the job then as long as you like their character.
I was really knocked out by the LS3/5a when I first put them in, I’d never heard anything that imaged so well but over time I’ve got a bit fed up of having to really crank them to bring them to life. Even then they don’t really make you tap your foot, more like stroke your chin.
If you want to try them to see if you like the sound I could send them to you (not trying to sell them to you, I’m going to keep them). They’re very accurate replicas that I’ve since fitted Falcon gold badge crossovers and drivers to - it’s just the cabinets aren’t from one of the factories but they are to spec.
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I can’t bring them forward into the room with more then 30cm behind.
Perhaps something with some passive radiators? The Technics speakers I have are designed to be just 10cm away from the wall. They've also got more extension on the low end than a ported speaker going down to 42hz for a regular sized bookshelf.
Stevethecoffee
Dogs
Yes I’d love to hear the petite classic, but these are the first floorstanders I’ve tried (not including the Heresies but they’re sort of in between floorstanders and standmounts) and I really like the extra bass. Bookshelves I’ve tried with ports always boom in my lounge, sealed ones need a sub, these towers are just right.
I haven’t looked into the Super Denton, they do look nice.