On 14/03/2012 19:43, Woody wrote:
wrote in message

.. . . on the 'near field' idea, presumeably they're
designed to be pushed against walls and into corners. How about
the likes of:

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/B2030A.aspx

Active's not a problem.


I have seen comments in this NG about Behringer - generally
favourable ISTR.

However be aware that if you have not had serious experience of
European designed loudspeakers you may be a bit disappointed.
They are undoubtedly very detailed - some would perhaps say
excessively so - but tend to be rather 'dry' and 'unmusical.'.


Quite a bit too much experience of European speakers :-) Probably 20-odd
pairs. Now I'm old and have a little more money I've bought some (second
hand - not quite flush enough for new) ATC and Dynaudio speakers - a
nice sound and they work well in my home.

Enormous diminishing returns with speakers - as with most other aspects
of hifi IME.

Remember that UK-made/designed speakers are regarded as some of
the best in the world - even the Japanese buy them! It is also
interesting to note that branded speakers such as Sony and Denon
amongst others have been designed and made in the UK (Denon had
some specially made by Mission.)

Given the choice I would stay with British - not least of which
is customer support if you have any problems.


I've got a Behringer power amp that I've used for a few years now -
excellent. No fuss at all, and a fraction of the cost of 'hifi'. Had a
tweeter go on one of the small ATCs - about £80 but they had them in
stock for a model that hasn't been made for about 10 years.

But if I'm paying £150 I'm not going to lose sleep over failure outside
warranty. Is it naive to think that low-end pro equipment will be better
supported than say low end British hifi?


Have you considered building your own, possibly from a kit? Have
a look at www.wilmslow-audio.co.uk - the name was bought when the
original (Wilmslow-based) owner retired and emigrated; they are
in Hinckley, Leics.


Handy for me but too pricey - would love to build my own but never quite
seen the point, beyond the enjoyment/fettling.

Rob