Would i really need a sub? (Bookshelf speakers)

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How "bassy" are bookshelf speakers? Noticeable difference from floor standers or does it depend what bookshelf speakers i purchase? Or does it depend on the Amp?

Enlighten me. :)
 
One More Solo said:
What are the speakers? As has been said, that might be a slightly skewed figure from the manufacturer.

Edit: I'm aware of some Monitor Audio speakers among others dropping to 40hz but they are about £800.
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ACOUSTIC ENERGY AELITE 1 SPEAKERS (PAIR) SPECIFICATIONS
Power handling (watts): 100 maximum (undistorted programme drive)
Sensitivity (dB): 89
Nominal impedance (ohms): 8
Magnetically shielded? Yes
W x H x D (mm): 186 x 291 x 231
Weight (kg): 6
Frequency response (Hz): 40 - 23,000
Biwireable? Yes
Connections: Gold-plated 4mm banana plugs
Bass port? Rear-reflex port, low turbulence design
Drivers: HF: 25mm neodymium tweeter with high dispersion diaphragm. Ferrofluid cooled and damped.
LF: 110mm mid/bass drivers with 32mm long throw voice coil, die cast chassis , high power, magnet system and lightweight alloy cone.
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Hmmm, okay. Thanks. :)

I'm visiting a Hifi shop on friday and i'll test out a few speakers, see how things sound but i may end up going for a s/h sub later on.
 
Went for a demo today and started off with the NAD C320BEE as my chosen Amp and played around with the Wharfdale 9.1s and AE Aelite 1...spent around 30mins blasting out my favourite songs and got on quite well with the salesman..we spoke about higher quaility speakers and i ended up testing B&W 685s...and OH MY GOD, i was blown away, absolutely insanely..better really.


I ended up spending £570 for everything but he gave me £40 off the Amp. Extremely happy...even if i did got over-budget. :o
 
Yup, got the 685s...being delievered on monday fingers crossed. They had to send it to my card's address as opposed to my University. They truly blew me away. :eek:

I'm not using a CD player yet - i demo'd with my iPod and even then, it sounded amazing...dare i say, better than my AE £280 floorstanders.

Thanks for your help. :)
 
badbob said:
Did you demo some other speakers? And amplifier? If not way not?
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I demo'd...

NAD C320BEE
MARANTZ PM4400 AMPLIFIER

And for speakers...

WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 9.1 SPEAKERS (PAIR)
ACOUSTIC ENERGY AELITE 1 SPEAKERS (PAIR)
B&W 685 SPEAKERS (PAIR)

My budget wasn't huge when i set off and after doing a lot of research before, i was confident i'd find something i'd really like within the store. :)

I played a lot with the AE and Wharfdale...switching them over but keeping the same settings and same songs. They both sounded quite earthy with the sets i had - a lot of bass which is how i like it. I was talking to the salesman and he rated B&W and EPOS as the best there is...so i was tempted, asked him to plug in the 685s and i was sold...everything was so much clearer, more powerful etc. :)
 
Mmm, i have the same Amp in my bedroom 70 miles away and i always hear very good things about it. The salesman tried to tempt me with another brand of Amp..sounded like Rolex..Rolant? I can't remember but it was a bit too expensive.
 
badbob said:
Rega? Yeah better than Nad's.
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Don't think it was Rega and i can't find the brand on the shop's website, nothing close, hmm. Oh well. :)

Reality Bites: That's the one. Hmm, i also didn't like the look of it, sounds silly i know. :o Perhaps it'll be my next upgrade.
 
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