207 de Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Hi All, Im in the market for a decent bookshelf speaker. Ive had my eye on the KRIX Acustix MK2 for a long time and am about ready to commit....BUT, I just want to see if I should be considering anything else? https://krix.com.au/acoustix-mk2/ Some details. - 2 channel hifi system with an M&K Sub (MX-145, very old but will use it if needed) - System is a ROTEL CD and Receiver ( 2x100w @ 8ohms <0.3% THD) - Music is wide ranging but sometimes Electronic focused - love solid bass, but also Dire straits, 80's pop etc - Also will be used for some movies, Youtube, streaming etc. - Im not "obsessed" with hifi but do love a nice all round system Im open to suggestions or options, was even thinking of larger floor standers and not using the sub at all but I do like the range and depth a sub gives - on the proviso its tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 @rantan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POV Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 (edited) My view is that Krix is best avoided for hi-fi systems. I firmly believe that they voice their speakers for 'wow factor' in showroom. I think you can do (much) better from other brands. If keen to stick with Australian then suggest look at VAF and Richter. Much better value, for better sounding speakers at similar pricing imho. Edited September 20 by POV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 KEF Reference Series Model 104aB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRS Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I vote for Adelaide Speakers. I have his Woodfox bookshelves. Great bang for buck. A few people on Stereonet give his speakers a good wrap. Give Edawrd a call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 They are your ears! Just do it................and don't blame us because your wants don't match your needs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPR08Y Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 My 2c. Old model, ELAC BS244s - overachievers! Should be able to track down a 2nd hand pair for not far north of $1000. Don’t think you’ll need a sub. I have a pair and haven’t upgraded in a long time despite trying out a few options. Kind regards, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207 de Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 Cheers all so far - some great options there! I do like the look of the Adelaide Speakers, Im actually speaker-less at the moment as I did have some Aaron Bookshelves that sort of died (tweeter appears to have torn, and Ive had a woofer replaced in the past they were over 20yrs old). So Australian (SA) speakers seem to be consistently good haha. These monitors might be the go actually - the M823SQ for under $2k. http://www.adelaidespeakers.com/monitors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207 de Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 11 hours ago, BRS said: I vote for Adelaide Speakers. I have his Woodfox bookshelves. Great bang for buck. A few people on Stereonet give his speakers a good wrap. Give Edawrd a call. Definitely going to have a good look at these - the monitors (M823SQ seems a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRS Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 12 hours ago, 207 de said: Definitely going to have a good look at these - the monitors (M823SQ seems a good fit. Mmmmm. They are Monitor speakers that I think are designed for studio mixing. I would talk to Edward. He is happy to discuss options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 I loved Dr Rod Crawford's "Linn Kabers" and found him most helpful. I suggest that a look at his website (Legend Acoustics) and a talk with him could be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Do KEF Ref 104aB count as Bookshelf? Mine are stand-mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Can't do floorstanders? These would match up well with the Rotel gear if you could manage budget wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207 de Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 11 hours ago, blakey72 said: Can't do floorstanders? These would match up well with the Rotel gear if you could manage budget wise. Hi, um not really in the room. I did have plans to at some stage but Im thinking 5+ years away when they kids grow up and I can have nice things again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POV Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 My advice is use the money saved to invest in some high quality earmuffs for when you have to listen to those B&Ws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 I was going to suggest a used pair of Lenehan ML-1s, but the AVR would limit their performance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 2 hours ago, POV said: My advice is use the money saved to invest in some high quality earmuffs for when you have to listen to those B&Ws. Yeah true. Didn't really think it through considering the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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