Monitor Audio MR1 Still worth a punt?

firstborn · 12 Nov 2017 at 18:46

I'm looking for a small upgrade to my current bookshelf speakers ( whichcame with a Fatman valve amp some years ago). I'm going to use them in my work office so need a replacement for home office. Only really what to spend around £100 or so.

Source is PC to an Audioengine D1 DAC to an Audioengine N22 AMP.

Cheers

Marsman · 12 Nov 2017 at 19:23

I'd say so, but there are other good alternatives, like Wharfedale 9.1 and Q Acoustics 2020i. All are good choices for £100, so comes down to preference really.

Marine-RX179 · 13 Nov 2017 at 11:57

Marsman said:
I'd say so, but there are other good alternatives, like Wharfedale 9.1 and Q Acoustics 2020i. All are good choices for £100, so comes down to preference really.

Diamond 220 at £119 is a real steal to be honest, and is available from a well-known retailer.

Marsman · 13 Nov 2017 at 15:32

Yeah, I saw those. Must admit, not really been following Wharfedale's speakers once they discontinued the Diamond 10 series to whatever came afterwards; although I did see that the previous range to the current 200 had some complaints about poor cabinet finishing.

Marine-RX179 · 13 Nov 2017 at 21:08

Marsman said:
Yeah, I saw those. Must admit, not really been following Wharfedale's speakers once they discontinued the Diamond 10 series to whatever came afterwards; although I did see that the previous range to the current 200 had some complaints about poor cabinet finishing.

Yea that would be the early releases of the 121. The 220 similar to the 121, but addressed the finishing issue as well as made improvement on it.

firstborn · 14 Nov 2017 at 20:06

Thanks for the replies. I'm not sure if the wharfdale's will be too big for desktop use.

hornetstinger · 14 Nov 2017 at 20:09

firstborn said:
Thanks for the replies. I'm not sure if the wharfdale's will be too big for desktop use.

nah I use speakers bigger than those wharfedales. Saves having a sub too.