Our favourite bookshelf speakers below £1,000 (Part 1)

I chat with Ian White, Ecoustics Editor-in-chief, about our favourite bookshelf speakers below £1,000.
Link to manufacturers' webpages:
www.sonusfaber.com/prodotti/l...
www.elac.com/bookshelf-speake...
www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/pro...
www.dali-speakers.com/en/prod...
Link to Ecoustics website:
www.ecoustics.com
Link to my Patreon:
/ abritishaudiophile
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:19 Sonus Faber Lumina 1
7:31 Elac Debut B6
11:57 Acoustic Energy AE 100 Mk2
17:39 Dali Spektor 2

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  • @raymoore8435
    @raymoore84352 жыл бұрын

    Really looking forward to part ll. Super informative and entertaining !

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ray 😊👍

  • @Hzim007
    @Hzim0072 жыл бұрын

    I fortunate to find this great channel, subscribing to this channel keep me up to date about learning a new thing as I'm new to this hifi hobby, as always thank you for a new video and new knowledge for me and others as well 👍

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Muhammad. Very much appreciated 🙏😊🙏

  • @joergwittenberg2178
    @joergwittenberg21782 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this informative interview, bookshelf speakers are very impressive sounding and for me a better solution than floorstanding speakers

  • @hrvojekant9415

    @hrvojekant9415

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine opinion too....nice to hear it from some one else

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @graydomn
    @graydomn Жыл бұрын

    I have an old set of Acoustic Energy Aegis 2 speakers that are just excellent. I bought them around twenty years ago and they've held up remarkably well. Very clear sound. I added a submwoofer and the effect is tremendous.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    11 ай бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @richardherbert3519
    @richardherbert35192 жыл бұрын

    Good interesting video. I have Dali Spector 2 speakers driven by my 35 year old Linn pre/power amps.The sound quality went up considerably using your speaker set up video.I will carry on using this system until I can afford a very much better system.I’m considering Hegel 390/Harbeth M30 ( again when I can afford it )

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard 👍

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long54612 жыл бұрын

    🤗 THANKS TARUN AND IAN FOR SHARING THIS WITH US👍😎 And I found out the same thing IAN…and I lost 50lbs ( due to sickness…Not COVID) not the easy way but same results CONGRATS 🎉🎊🤗😍😍😍

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you buddy 😊

  • @erics.4113
    @erics.41132 жыл бұрын

    Could listen to you both for many hours. The 20minutes seemed too short! Great work. Again.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Eric. Much appreciated 😊👍

  • @doifeellucky
    @doifeellucky2 жыл бұрын

    Good insight as always. I’ll be looking at the next level above these. Hopefully Tarun you’ll be able to try the Lumina II at some point. Would like to see how this compares against the Argon 1 and Menuet SE. Hopefully you’ll get to hear the Rega Elicit mk5 at some point too. Almost at 50k. Keep up the good work. Thanks to Ian too, especially for his insight on the Lumina.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you buddy. Much appreciated. I hope to review the Lumina II at some point 😊

  • @hamdc4291

    @hamdc4291

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 I enjoy these chats! Will look forward to a Lumina 2 review at some point :). Have heard listeners say its the sweet spot within the Lumina range.

  • @Driver2616
    @Driver26162 жыл бұрын

    These all sound very nice and very good and I also have an excellent Sonos 1 in one room in my house but I just can’t fault my Edifier S1000 MkII speakers, bought for €320. They look fantastic and they produce an equally fantastic sound. They have multiple analogue and digital connection options along with Bluetooth V as well. A no brainer.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @ap5672

    @ap5672

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the edifier s3000pro. My mains are Proac Response 1S, B&W Signature 805 and Usher BE-10 floorstanders. The edifiers are in my holiday house and let's just say that I am hesitant to bring the edifier to the main house and AB it against the more expensive bookshelves as I fear that it may outpace my proacs.

  • @shanestephenson8423
    @shanestephenson84232 жыл бұрын

    Some great pics in their Tarun. I'm starting to give some serious consideration for a set of bookshelf speakers to set up a second system. I'm very keen for your thoughts obviously, I'll be looking for something a little higher up the tree. I'd love to pair up my old mid90s michi power amp RHB-10 and pre amp RHC-10 with an appropriate streamer DAC and these particular speakers I intend to purchase.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Shane. I can’t recall the sound of those amps so can’t suggest what speakers would work. As for steamer DACs, I like to separate out the duties. Streamer manufacturers seldom make great DACs and visa versa 😊

  • @totalplonker824
    @totalplonker8242 жыл бұрын

    My favourite reviewer explaining the sound of my own speakers... well that would be something! please let it be the sonus Faber sonetto's 🤞

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you buddy. I hope to get to them in time 😊👍

  • @fletchermunson6225
    @fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын

    Notice how the AE100 rounds off the cabinet to they can apply the veneer in only two large U shaped pieces. Clever and economical.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point 😊

  • @kyriacou1
    @kyriacou12 жыл бұрын

    Great vids Tarun. Easily my favourite hi-fi youtuber! Recently bought myself a first hi-fi setup with Triangle BR03 with IOTAVX SA3. Very nice and accessible setup. I feel like next I want to get myself a network streamer to pair, why are they so expensive though!

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Leon. Much appreciated. It is the software development and management costs 😊👍

  • @34332

    @34332

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe worth to check the WiiM mini network player. Cheap and got all major streaming services and dlna. The best part is, besides it own DAC, you can hook it up to any external DAC through 'bitperfect' output.

  • @HaraHetta
    @HaraHetta Жыл бұрын

    Hi, im planing to pair elac unifi ub52 with a bluesound POWERNODE. Any thoughts on these pair?

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t tried it but hee Powernode’s class D power should cope well with the UB52 😊

  • @fletchermunson6225
    @fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын

    1000 pounds is $1250 so that includes some very interesting speakers like the ELAC Unify Reference, Lumina II and Dynaudio Emit 20 and Revel for example. My preference is always more of everything.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jim 😊

  • @bobb.9917
    @bobb.99172 жыл бұрын

    The Dali Bluetooth Speaker…WOW! Interesting…I see that Ian likes his speakers lean in stature, too! 😎👍🏼

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bob 😊

  • @JosephTongret
    @JosephTongret2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure I've been to the ecoustics site before through Google searches, but I just sort of discovered how great it is after watching this then heading over there. I spend so much time getting my hi-fi fix through KZread that I sometimes miss out on great editorials. Thanks guys!

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Joseph. There is a wealth of info on the Ecoustics site 😊

  • @drunkenskelator
    @drunkenskelator2 жыл бұрын

    Very good content thank you! If I may suggest you should consider a series of "Best of ..... Under $" focused on the secondary market. Manufacturers turn over models on frequently enough basis that Today's "Gear of the Year" becomes tomorrow's "Budget Bargain". All of my speakers (Von Schweikert, Focal and Magnepan) were purchased on the secondary market well below their original MSRP.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank, you Scott. I appreciate your suggestion 😊

  • @drunkenskelator

    @drunkenskelator

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 - Again thank you for all you do on your channel! I am sure you get a ton of suggestions by knuckleheads like me! 😁

  • @michaellittle2995
    @michaellittle29952 жыл бұрын

    I love my Lumina 1's as a desktop with the Rel TZero as reinforcement, found mine new to me for a lot less so bonus. Soon to find out if more power makes a difference with a Peachtree GaN1.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Michael 😊

  • @dansuess4859

    @dansuess4859

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm considering the Lumina 1's for desktop duty also. Are you still enjoying them?

  • @michaellittle2995

    @michaellittle2995

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dansuess4859 I really am liking them, I have had them for about 4 months. The size seems to work well but I have a larger L shaped corner desk in my home office and the T Zero sub is under the desk.

  • @psyphonyxaudio

    @psyphonyxaudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaellittle2995 - IF ... you can.. Go Lumina 2.. the larger woofer gives a bit more ... " ummff " / = better*

  • @michaellittle2995

    @michaellittle2995

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@psyphonyxaudio I decided to try a bit more power first and moving from a 20w to a 200w amp for an experiment.

  • @jamesminotto8036
    @jamesminotto80362 жыл бұрын

    Love my original AE 2's (circa early '90s).

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @DougMen1
    @DougMen12 жыл бұрын

    How many other speakers will be in further videos? Because, there are a lot of really good standmount speakers under $1000 US, the Wharfedale Diamonds and EVOs, the KEF Q series, the Polk R series, the MA Bronze series, the Dali Oberons, and the Focal Chora, as well as a few others.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Part two coming soon 😊

  • @user-xg6zz8qs3q

    @user-xg6zz8qs3q

    2 жыл бұрын

    I could name dozen speakers from French manufacturers in that price range. It's funny how the geography influences people's recommendations.

  • @campbellbuchanan835
    @campbellbuchanan8352 жыл бұрын

    So I have a question....a bit of background: I have some (rear ported) Proac 2000 Tablette Signatures (quite rare I believe as I cant find any information online about them) which I've loved for about 20 years now....but I've always found them a bit 'bass light'. We've just had a fitted book shelf in our music room so looking for a shelf speaker and front ported....I've whittled it down to the PMC Twenty 5.22i or the Proac D2Rs which I'm demoing at home, any advice would be amazing...btw love your videos Tarun, a great combination of technical information and entertaining, keep up the good work !

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you CB. They are two very different sounding speakers. I expect it will come down to personal taste and partnering equipment 😊👍

  • @campbellbuchanan835

    @campbellbuchanan835

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd feel I'm being infaithful if I didn't stick with the Proacs since they've carried me all these years...the PMCs seem tighter with great depth but the Proacs seem more natural and classier (running tweaked Musical Fidelity A3 pre and power amps)...thanks for coming back Tarun, an early start for you !

  • @thevintagehifiambassador8524
    @thevintagehifiambassador85242 жыл бұрын

    Hello. 1 quick question to you: What system would drive my future ProAc R 1 SC best: 1) Naim Nac 282/Nap 250/Hicap or 2) Sudgen A21 SE Signature ? Kind regards. Tvha

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Naim combo will have more grip, control and play louder. The Sugden A21SE has a warm sound and drives the 1SCs well too 😊

  • @thevintagehifiambassador8524

    @thevintagehifiambassador8524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks a lot, so Naim too could fit and not be too overbright

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thevintagehifiambassador8524 I would have to try the current one to be sure 😊

  • @peterbaugh51
    @peterbaugh515 ай бұрын

    Elac DBR62 Reference by Andrew Jones. The money is for the sound. Not flashy looks. They look good to me. They sound better than most speakers I have heard over the last 55 years... If you can drive them. Natural, realistic sound. Mine go down to 30 htz. Amp is 200 watts max. Good video.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    5 ай бұрын

    Thx 😊

  • @JoseFerreira-zb7wh
    @JoseFerreira-zb7wh2 жыл бұрын

    I've heard very good things regarding the new reserve line from Polk (from people who didn't like or cared for polk speakers till now) and also Arendal 1961 bookshelf speakers and would really like to have your opinion on them. I have Elac debut b5.2s right now and am happy with them but always looking to upgrade :) I chose them over the Spektor 2s - as well as Mission Lx-2 mkiis and q acoustics 3020is - for the ease of placement (they are front ported) and for being versatile as I listen to lots of different music genres. They are neutral and even though they don't excel in anything they are good in almost every aspect. Having this in mind (versatility , ease of placement and a neutral or warmish tonality) and knowing that I listen to music in low/ moderate volume levels in a medium small room at around 10 feet from the speakers what would your top 3 picks be? (toppin off at 500/600 pounds)

  • @fletchermunson6225

    @fletchermunson6225

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jose, Check out Erin's Audio Corner for a review on the Arendal bookshelves. I too was curious until I saw the review because the larger model with the two mid/woofs got some good reviews. Apparently not so much with the two way. I heard enough to put me off due to lack of bass and high end issues. It looks like they just took a sealed box surround speaker and repurposed it to a "bookshelf" speaker. It is a sealed box and needs subwoofer. I think they should have redesigned it to a Bass reflex design with a port or passive radiator to flush out the bottom end. Moving on and I would like to also hear a review of the Lumina II and the more expensive AE 500 speakers.

  • @JoseFerreira-zb7wh

    @JoseFerreira-zb7wh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fletchermunson6225 I've seen that review and others and they've all said good things about that speaker, even when using in a stereo application. Still I'd like to have Tarun's input. Reviews on the bigger models are a mixed bag... I know the 1961s need a subwoofer but if they are as good as they seem I was willing to give them a chance. :)

  • @fletchermunson6225

    @fletchermunson6225

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JoseFerreira-zb7wh It's all personal and system dependent. Part of the fun is the chase.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you José. I hope to get to them in time 😊

  • @CinemaDemocratica
    @CinemaDemocratica8 ай бұрын

    Just bought a pair of Dali Spektor 2's and an SMSL AO300 for my second system; will update.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    8 ай бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @nenadmilanaminic
    @nenadmilanaminic Жыл бұрын

    Thank You. Sonus Faber it is!

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @CaptainJamesTKirk-en4kt
    @CaptainJamesTKirk-en4kt Жыл бұрын

    According to local dealer and looking at the back of the speakers, the Lumina say "Made In Italy" maybe they moved the line back over to Italy... Just curious what you think of Dali Spektor 1's compared to these?

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    I have only heard the Lumina's at a show 🙂

  • @johnferri4883

    @johnferri4883

    Жыл бұрын

    I think he is misspoken. They Lumina line is infact made in Italy and to my knowledge always has been.

  • @CM-dw3gh
    @CM-dw3gh2 жыл бұрын

    Really pleased the Spektor 2's were in the mix with the more costly boxes. I'm using these with the Audiolab 6000a and QAcoustics 3060s in the bedroom. There's something pretty special about them especially for the price. I believe they've gone up another £30 since I bought them.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing CM 😊

  • @marktodd7397

    @marktodd7397

    3 ай бұрын

    I have some Spektor 2s and was thinking of the 6000a too how do you find the combination together?

  • @CM-dw3gh

    @CM-dw3gh

    3 ай бұрын

    @@marktodd7397 yes they compliment eachother well. Saying that be respectful on room size. They are 6ohm bookshelves so take size of room and consider a sub if its a living room area

  • @Jimdish2555
    @Jimdish25552 жыл бұрын

    First hasn't the Dali G2 been out for awhile or is this an upgrade? Second would a wood pulp cone degrade over time? Thanks guys great reviews!

  • @doifeellucky

    @doifeellucky

    2 жыл бұрын

    The 2 is the model within the range. Looking at other reviews they’ve only been out for a couple of years so probably not due a replacement. Dali tend to replace models with new names at slightly different price points. I have the Zensor 3 that were replaced by the Oberon but at a slightly higher price. The Spektor came out slightly cheaper than the Zensor.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know much about the G2 but I don’t believe there have been any issues with Dali speakers degrading over time 😊

  • @jdavis234
    @jdavis234 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting Ian didn’t mention Polk L100, but mentioned Lumina. (He’s reviewed both). I preferred the Polk, but maybe I’m crazy. 😅 Enjoying these series, thanks to both of you.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I guess it all comes down to personal taste and system matching 😊

  • @angelheart7643
    @angelheart76432 жыл бұрын

    Great vid ! How would you rate my old but really good sounding like new Canton Karat 920 from beginning of the 90s in comparison?

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Canton have made some good speakers but I can’t recall which old models I have heard 😊

  • @angelheart7643

    @angelheart7643

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@abritishaudiophile7314 I have replaced them with Dali Oberon 3 and I'm extremely impressed that the Dalis sound miles better. I got the set for 350 brandnew...

  • @lonniefarmer7067
    @lonniefarmer70672 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @zindahoon
    @zindahoon2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tarun , excellent show , I m expecting for £99 AE1 in next video .. another thing I wanted buy Chord Qutest after your Denafrip Aresii video but than I listen and watch pontus over and over and now I m a confused audiophile .. is £800 more to spend on Pontus is good ? As I love Chord’s precision and soundstage depth .. also I have heard that expensive chord Dacs sounds thinner ..

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    I need to spend more time with the Qutest to decide but both brands make great DACs 😊

  • @zindahoon

    @zindahoon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tarun

  • @scottdavis0801
    @scottdavis0801 Жыл бұрын

    What about Lumina ii? Ive owned Dali Spektor ii, and now Dynaudio emit 10. Not bad, but not my sound. I probably need a really good British speaker. Spendor, Rogers?

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope to get to it at some point 😊

  • @henson2k
    @henson2k2 жыл бұрын

    Which ELAC Debut B6 you mean? I bought ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers in 2019 for $240, right now they are at least $300. What would you recommend to upgrade it if I have rather weak amplifier (80-100W)?

  • @rosswarren436

    @rosswarren436

    2 жыл бұрын

    The original B6 had more bass, a bump you can consider it and it amazed people back then, but later for the B6.2 Andrew dialed it back a bit to end up with a more balanced speaker. Even at its moderate sensitivity, I have no trouble driving the B6.2 with a modest 80W/channel AVR in my computer room and it plays plenty loud. Since it is more neutral sounding, I use them for mixing and EQing live recordings I do of bands to put up on the Internet Live Music Archive, and I think they serve very well in that application. They (like most bookshelf speakers) would benefit from a sub-woofer.

  • @henson2k

    @henson2k

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rosswarren436 Very interesting, thanks! I do have SVS sub, just trying to understand what am I missing by not having let's say $1000 speakers

  • @rosswarren436

    @rosswarren436

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@henson2k Ah, that depends. Not all speakers at any price point are as "good" as others (from watching videos done by G-R Research I've seen $4000 speakers that used awful responding drivers and very cheap sound smearing crossover components, showing that buyers need to beware), so we can only answer that question with generalities of what we are "supposed" to get by spending more money. My experience and insight from watching all these "audiophiles" on KZread and discussions at brick-and-mortar stores over the years is simply this: That as you go up in price, the speakers should become more transparent to the music. You should hear more of the attack of musical notes, whether by guitar, piano, drums, or cymbals, or other instruments. They should sound like they are more real. Can you hear "texture" in the bass guitar or does it sound like one note? Pianos are one of the hardest instruments to record and even harder for speakers to do a good job of making them sound as if they are really in your room. Most speakers fail at this task, but some do better than others of course. Then there is the tonality to consider. How "neutral" to the source are the speakers? Do notes decay naturally? Does a Saxaphone or coronet sound like it should? How dynamic are the speakers? Are they able to go from barely playing a sound to the crescendo of an orchestra without strain? (Assuming your amplifier, the other part of the equation, is capable of that as well). Going up in price is supposed to get you more out of the music, at least as much as possible from what is there in it. Some of this is subtle. Many people might not ever notice much difference, but for those who listen intently to the sound quality as well as the "music" such small gains mean a lot to their enjoyment. I use the analogy of wine. You could grab a person at random off the street and give them two glasses of wine, one from a $10, the other from a $1000 bottle, and have them compare without telling them which is which. Some might not know which is "better". Some might even think the $10 wine tastes better than the $1000. A person has to be educated and clued in on what to taste for and to consider. Another example is TV. Some people really don't notice the improvement in picture quality from HD to 4K or even 8K. Audio speaker quality is similar. At the end of the day, it is all an illusion. Just as no TV, no matter the resolution and color depth, actually looks like you are "there". A speaker with a vibrating piece of paper, wood pulp, aluminum, beryllium, titanium, or cloth will NEVER sound the same as a real musical instrument, but the fact that they can come pretty darn close gives those of us who care about the music some hope of better enjoying it along our "audiophile" journey. I think the best thing is to try seeking out a chance to hear speakers and make comparisons for yourself. What you think sounds best and what I think sounds best might not be the same. Objective measurements matter, but subjective impressions do too. Good luck if you decide to get something "better" one day, but remember, it is the music and how it makes us feel that is the most important thing. P.S. The only somewhat "negative" review I've ever heard regarding the B6.2 was something about their midrange not being as good as other similarly priced speakers, but to me, they sound fine. Especially if you catch them on sale. I was torn between getting the B6.2 and DBR 6-2, but finding the B6.2 for such a good price made the decision for me.

  • @edholmwood
    @edholmwood2 жыл бұрын

    Andrew part of team that developed the original Uni-Q at KEF.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @carewser
    @carewser Жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised there's no mention of Castle speakers as I just picked up a used pair of Knight 1's for cheap here in Canada and they are highly regarded and after listening I understand why. Serendipitously following the Queen's expiration they are my first British speakers and even more fittingly is their brand name

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t heard the new Castle speakers. Hope to though 😊

  • @sloboat55
    @sloboat552 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊👍

  • @selassie123GA
    @selassie123GA Жыл бұрын

    I really would like to see a Review on the Dali Opticon 1 MK1 or MK2.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the suggestion 😊

  • @itisjustacomment
    @itisjustacomment5 ай бұрын

    So true , I've tried many speakers, and I keep coming back older, pair of monitor audio bronze b2s, and wharfdales which a have a few . British are so cheap and great of the money .

  • @jay_chavan
    @jay_chavan Жыл бұрын

    Which amps pair well with dali spektor 2????

  • @geraldoram2453

    @geraldoram2453

    3 ай бұрын

    I tried them with my NAD C316 BEE V2 and my Cambridge CXA 61. Both sounded great but I prefered the Cambridge as it produced a wider soundstage. Hope that’s helpful.

  • @QoraxAudio
    @QoraxAudio2 жыл бұрын

    13:04 That naming of Acoustic Energy reminds me of Bryston with their 2.5B³ 3B³ 4B³ that are pronounced as ..B *cubed*

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @pietervg5541
    @pietervg55412 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tarun, I hope you’ll review the Sonus faber Minima Amator 2. It’s magical 😊

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Watch this space 😊

  • @psyphonyxaudio

    @psyphonyxaudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 - love the DNB type MC lyrics there.. =)

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@psyphonyxaudio thank you 👍

  • @johngreek
    @johngreek28 күн бұрын

    Dali Spektor 2 or AE100 mk2 for Denon 600 ? Small medium room

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    27 күн бұрын

    @@johngreek both very good 😊

  • @oledog8391
    @oledog83912 жыл бұрын

    There are few reviewers I trust, but you guys are believable.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Much appreciated 😊

  • @corkydukeII5898

    @corkydukeII5898

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@r423sdex Exactly. Sounds like Mr Ole Corndog has alot of trust issues. There's plenty of good Review channels that are trustworthy

  • @thomasmleahy6218

    @thomasmleahy6218

    Жыл бұрын

    I second that statement! Used to read many audio zines, and all I really get from them now is industry news, any equipment reviews are usually ignored, and have not purchased or subscribed for over 20 yrs. Can't trust 'em!

  • @user-xg6zz8qs3q
    @user-xg6zz8qs3q2 жыл бұрын

    What do you think of Davis Acoustics? I reckon that they can give DALI a run for their money.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t heard them 😊

  • @CovertOperative
    @CovertOperative2 жыл бұрын

    The Sonus Faber Lumina II at GBP 999.99, is the most engaging, exciting and musical speaker I have reviewed at this price threshold.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @psyphonyxaudio

    @psyphonyxaudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree - I have them also. Incredible.

  • @jdavis234

    @jdavis234

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you get to compare them against lumina 1?

  • @CovertOperative

    @CovertOperative

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jdavis234 - yeah - the II is the better soeaker in all aspects of sound quality.

  • @zindahoon
    @zindahoon2 жыл бұрын

    At work place I mentioned about your channel to my like minded friends who call me mad as I m keep buying Different Dacs with with different Dac chip and I can see now instead of AKM or ESS I prefer burrbrown and fpga .. I m getting surprised what 2 channel speakers can sound as I can pin point location of instruments it’s fun and my music has changed a bit instead of listening old classic Indian songs I listen to Reference Recordings classical music ( I never expose to these but they sound amazing ) a completely contrast to what I was listening 2 years before .

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is great Atri 😊

  • @spooner1
    @spooner12 жыл бұрын

    Role Audio "Kayak" $995 and NSMT "Model 5-AX" $795. Both of North Carolina, USA.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you James 😊

  • @DougMen1
    @DougMen12 жыл бұрын

    The Elac B6 has been replaced by the B6.2.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed 😊

  • @thomasward00
    @thomasward002 жыл бұрын

    You should look at the Wharfedale Denton 80s,. $500 and they are built like $1k speakers.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    … ah wait for part 2 … shhh 😉

  • @thomasward00

    @thomasward00

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 It's shocking to me how these are under the radar at their current price. You're just reviewing all of my gear...lol Love your channel BTW

  • @hamdc4291

    @hamdc4291

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree Joseph. My Denton 80’s continue to amaze me. I am trialling a 1100 nzd power cable on my hegel h95 and the dentons have scaled up to a whole new level (or two).

  • @MaxZappa1

    @MaxZappa1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I own the Wharfedale Denton 80 and have to say they are staggeringly good value for the sound they produce, currently available in UK for £349. Good bass for their size, excellent midrange and slightly rolled off treble, with a slightly relaxed but full presentation, at least in my system. Avoid the Wharfedale 85th Anniversary edition, which I found to be very exciting but revealed excessive sibilance, particularly with female vocals.

  • @thomasward00

    @thomasward00

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxZappa1 It seems the hits are the Denton 80 and Linton.... I actually bought and returned a pair of $1K Paradigm 200B bookshelves that were too bright for my taste, ordered the Denton 80s and found them to actually not only have a sound that I prefer, but their build quality is superior, they are built like a $1K speaker.

  • @psychoanima
    @psychoanima2 жыл бұрын

    I am staring at my Triangle Titus EZ bookshelf speakers and asking myself, why they are not on your list 😐

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not readily available in the U.K. so I haven’t spent any time with them.

  • @richardzedman1160
    @richardzedman11602 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention that dali also make there own drivers

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    They certainly do 😊

  • @steveee2511
    @steveee25112 жыл бұрын

    make a best bookies under 2000 please

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    We will be doing more videos 😊

  • @QoraxAudio
    @QoraxAudio2 жыл бұрын

    My Wharfedales went up in price for about 50%! It's like PC components, just crazy...

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ouch 🤕 I hope things will settle down after the pandemic is over 😊

  • @QoraxAudio

    @QoraxAudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 Nah I think these price increases will continue for quite some time... for as long as the geopolitical tensions between russia/china and the west are going on.

  • @edwardwilson9195

    @edwardwilson9195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 What do you think of SVS speakers and center.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@edwardwilson9195 I haven’t heard them in a proper environment 😊

  • @edwardwilson9195

    @edwardwilson9195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 ok was just curious I bought them am not to impressed with the clarity of them in dialog. Any recommendations would be welcome.

  • @nc3419
    @nc34192 жыл бұрын

    Just an FYI for Ian, cut out processed "food" and that which is high in carbs. Majority of calories can come from protein and fat. Cut out all seed oils, use unrefined Coconut oil, EV olive oil, perhaps avacado. Cut out carbs, starchy veg., fruit, etc. There's carnivore and/or keto to look into. can still have filling meals but if you do 2 a day, it is important to allow about 16 hours from last meal to the next day, aka intermittent fasting. Look into the above, just an fyi.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you NC. I do intermittent fasting 😊

  • @StellarAudyssey

    @StellarAudyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s about lowering your carbohydrate intake if it is too high, and for most people it is. There’s no need to cut out carbohydrates completely for the vast majority of people, as only a small minority of people would benefit from such a no carbohydrate diet. All oils should be moderated to avoid calorie surplus. Coconut oil isn’t the “healthy option” it’s made out to be, and should be moderated like all other oils. Protein intake should be kept low, if longevity and health-span are paramount. Time restricted eating is great. Again, the eating window is variable depending on the person and their goals.

  • @nc3419

    @nc3419

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@StellarAudyssey What makes you think low protein intake increases longevity and health-span? Good protein repairs the body and is needed for other body functions. While I don't think cutting out carbs completely is needed, rather keeping the intake lower and cutting out processed "foods" is a must for better outcomes regarding longevity and health-span. Too many people, at least in the States, if not elsewhere suffer from some sort of metabolic issues, specifically related to sugar, wheat, processed foods and additives, etc. That means diabetes and for audiophiles, or anyone who values their hearing, let alone sight, health, etc., stand to benefit from lowering their carb intake. While there are quality issues regarding protein and fats, as in know where your food is sourced and how it's grown/caught, that's what we should be consuming mostly, IMO. Of course there's more to this...educating oneself on healthy eating is a must and a personal decision as to how they'll do it.

  • @antoniorussell9893
    @antoniorussell98932 жыл бұрын

    Olympica Nova 1 please!

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @Skyouu
    @Skyouu2 жыл бұрын

    Triangle Comete 40th 🔥

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice speaker but more than £1,000 😊

  • @Skyouu

    @Skyouu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 I'm currently looking for an amp for my speakers, any advice for a good matching ? Edit: you can find them for 1000£ the pair. I have bought them for 1272€ with shipping IN with the dedicated feets for those speakers!

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Skyouu that is a bargain, they are £1,500 in the U.K. You may want to check out my review of the 40th Ann for amplifier suggestions 😊

  • @Skyouu

    @Skyouu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 I already did, for you the best is the tube with those speakers. 😊

  • @corkydukeII5898
    @corkydukeII58982 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe you didn't include any Wharfedales

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahh… wait for part 2 😉

  • @valikonen
    @valikonen2 жыл бұрын

    Dali Spektor 2 is 200 euros in romania right now

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @chriswills9437
    @chriswills94377 ай бұрын

    SF Lumina made in Italy says on the back..

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    7 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ReframephotoGR
    @ReframephotoGR5 ай бұрын

    Innovation in Loudspeakers has really gone down the drain. I still remember NXTs... Nowdays speakers=a couple of drivers (usually oem), some cheap components and a box to mount these on. Unless you pay several thousands of euros - and even then not a certainty...

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    4 ай бұрын

    It can seem that way 😊

  • @shaunyweavey2470
    @shaunyweavey24702 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thx 👍

  • @todd69er
    @todd69er2 жыл бұрын

    Are you pricing £$1000 per/pair? Or £$1000 per/speaker?

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Per pair 😊

  • @hoobsgroove
    @hoobsgroove2 жыл бұрын

    no wharfedale, like the diamond 9.4 under £200

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wait for part 2 😉

  • @hoobsgroove

    @hoobsgroove

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 I'm always jumping the gun 😂

  • @louishamilton9648
    @louishamilton96482 жыл бұрын

    Triangle genese Trio for me along with JBL L36! TALK ABOUT INCONGRUITY. Actually, ANYTHING made by JBL in that price range

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @xili0966
    @xili09662 жыл бұрын

    Lumina I is still Made in Italy, not China.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @romainmarchese9935
    @romainmarchese99352 жыл бұрын

    AE 500 by Acoustic energy

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have reviewed those too 😊

  • @nagumaninagu9368
    @nagumaninagu93682 жыл бұрын

    Hi sir

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello to you too 😊

  • @nagumaninagu9368

    @nagumaninagu9368

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abritishaudiophile7314 sir your friends in India

  • @Labor_Jones
    @Labor_Jones2 жыл бұрын

    *

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the speaker but can take typically up to 200 hours 😊

  • @fletchermunson6225
    @fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын

    I think the amount of fat in the world remains constant, it just migrates from one to another.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully, yours is trending in the right direction 😊

  • @careylymanjones
    @careylymanjones2 жыл бұрын

    No love for high-efficiency. Highest efficiency speaker was 87 Db. Meh.

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t really have the space to play with large true high sensitivity designs but hope to at some point 😊

  • @faludabutt8253
    @faludabutt82532 жыл бұрын

    For some reason, they told appeal to me. Stands are just ugly

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Understood 😊

  • @912582
    @9125822 жыл бұрын

    Will not buy Chinese - that shortens the list for me.

  • @Roof_Pizza
    @Roof_Pizza2 жыл бұрын

    'Real' speakers are floorstanders, bookies are surround sound speakers in the waiting.

  • @vtkz

    @vtkz

    2 жыл бұрын

    stop talking nonsense... do you ever heard a good ,bookshelf, like a Genelec 8351, Unity Audio Super Rock, Neumann KH310, Sky Audio Verdade II.... ? I dont think so because theyre way better than MANY floorstanding speakers. And external Subs / DBA are way better for the room than an all in one package...

  • @Roof_Pizza

    @Roof_Pizza

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vtkz lolZ. Next your gonna tell me a small ice cream is better than a large ice cream. You just can't afford the big brother of the ones you mentioned, just face it. If the big ones were a lesser speaker they wouldn't be made in the first place. Go ahead, talk with your smaller pocketbook making the purchasing decisions but don't tell me that they are better.

  • @jdavis234

    @jdavis234

    Жыл бұрын

    They both have strengths and weaknesses.

  • @JoseGarcia-oo4mc
    @JoseGarcia-oo4mc2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @abritishaudiophile7314

    @abritishaudiophile7314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊👍