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With your size room, I'd try a pair of Ohm Microwalsh talls. I've been mentioning them a lot here lately because the topic of different designs has come up. The Paradigms are great, but Maggie, Vandie and Ohm are a great alternative. I like the Ohms because they remind me of a combo of...

Jeff! Do not hesitate to try Ohms! I've mentioned a couple of times here how much I've been digging them, but you should try yourself. There is no better way to hear speakers than in your own listening space, with your own equipment, without salesmen (oh, and with YOUR OWN ears)...

I feel another locked thread coming on.

I really try not to push brands on people because it's personal preference in the end. But, since you mentioned smooth, detailed sound, good bass and small footprint, I can't help but recommend the Ohm Microwalsh. I know enough to know that you may try them and not like them as much as me...

I had the same impressions. They competed well with my Ohm Micros (which says a LOT), and even though I wouldn't have minded paying more for the 705s, the Ohms fit better into my space.

Since it's always good to get different viewpoints, here goes. I found them far from neutral, and not the least bit refined in the higher frequencies. The mid-range was sucked in, and overly bright in the hi-mid areas. Drums often felt compressed and vocals were overly pronounced. At...

Regarding speaker measurement, I was always intrigued by the step response test. I think it's a very important and telling test of how a speaker will perform.

Those are both great speakers, but they absolutely outclass that amplifier. IMO go for better power...

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Oh yeah, my fiance appreciates the high quality of sound. Although I'm the fanatic, she has "ears" (classical music background), and notices a lot. Sometimes I gently explain why I had to upgrade to this or that and she's pretty cool with it.

I always have seen the biggest improvements with amp upgrades, that's why I like to hear feedback from the tube world. Any suggestions on a cartridge for my Rega Planar 2? Work is slow over here, too.

Sounds great!! What's you're take on the whole cable thing? I noticed that you didn't mention speaker cables, interconnects...

Actually, could you tell us what your using? I'm always interested in what tube gear people are using. Oh, and even though this is audioholics.com, you don't have to include you're measurements (although some here may hope you do).

One more observation I'd like to add: any frustration one feels after perusing this site looks like a contagious disease to me. One person stands up and states their view. Others blindly chime in and we end in a negative frenzy of confusion. Now, I sincerely appreciate the level of...

At first, I thought you were a man, hiding behind a woman's persona in fear of mentioning tube technology on this web site! I think you really exist. Proof? Here's one example: Eve Anna Manley!

I also agree with a lot of what you've said. BUT, I will never excuse myself from this "hobby" because of a love for, and need for music and film in my life. I listen to music, not my rig. I find other opinions and spending patterns amusing - At audioholics we're just some of the few who get...

Maybe try the Bugle2/half kit for $30- http://www.hagtech.com/bugle.html

Nice, I'd like to try his designs sometime.

I have the short model - my listening space isn't overly large. Due to the design, the low cabinet really isn't a big factor, although I may still go for the talls. Rip, what's your DIY speaker like?

Recommending speakers is difficult, there isn't one model that will please everyone - but from what I've read on this site, these speakers may appeal to some of you. They're affordable, and I really believe that you'll have to spend a lot more for something better (the diminishing return thing...