Hello all, my first post so please go easy on me!
I have had my Squeezebox for many moons now but am looking to change my
hi-fi setup. Having read the posts on this forum the idea of having
active speakers with no amp appeals to me (simply because it means the
hi-fi setup is neater with less kit), but I also want good quality for
my money. Also, I can get a Cambridge Audio Azur 640 amp at a good
price so that is something for me to consider. (Please dont suggest a
different amp, it is this one or nothing, thanks).
I guess a big part of this question is, at the price level I am at, are
active speakers going to match the quality of passive plus amp. And the
other question then is which speakers to people recommend the most
(taking cost into consideration).
I have been doing some searching and have listed my considerations in
total cost order (taking into account amp and hi-fi stand) from low to
high. Any comments are appreciated.
Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 Pro Active Speakers.
These are the same company as Quad, right? So are these are
bargain?
Audioengine 5 Active Speakers.
Spoken about a lot on these forums. What is the quality like? Do
they really buzz when not in use?
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Passive speakers.
Will these plus amp be better than 8.2 Active? Front firing bass
port is useful as they will be fairly close to a wall.
Monitor Audio BR2 Passive speakers.
Slightly more expensive than 9.1s, worth it?
Kef Q1 passive speakers.
Again, slightly more expensive than 9.1s.
Quad 11L Active Speakers.
Spoken about on these forums. Are they worth the extra outlay? Are
they considerably better than the 8.2s?
My room is about 12 square, speakers fairly close to the rear wall but
away from the sides.
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