NHT C3 vs PSB B25 vs MA RS1

[babaseen]

I'm trying to make a final decision based on auditioning may, I'm down to a choice between the NHT Classic Three versus the PSB B25 versus the Monitor Audio RS1. I typically use these for 50% music (two channel), mostly jazz and 50% 5.1 home theater (with PSB S10 surrounds, SVS 20-39CS sub and Vienna Acoustic Theatro center). I like each of these for different reasons, have 120W of power, but listening will be in room size 19' by 23' at moderate volume. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[mike c]

best way to find out, listen to them in succession (meaning, you have to have them in one place)

or at least one on one ... the winner of the first one on one, you match with the 3rd one.

generic advice:
if all of them sound great to you, but different ...
-make sure you don't get a speaker that sounds great for awhile, but gives you listener's fatigue after awhile.
-look at the build quality
-look at the warranty

 

[billy p]

I read somewhere that the NHT line is more suited for music! The PSB image b25 is the only speaker I've heard of the three and its sounded nice. I think it would be a very good all around speaker for music, h/t and retails for less then $400.00.

Here is a quote by a member of another forum! *The PSB's are the "Macro-Dynamics" champ so far, with the Ascends taking second in that department*.

 

[babaseen]

Psb B25

Yes...I'm starting to think the B25's are the right speaker for me (the only remaining concern is, I really wanted a smaller sized speaker but of cousre there trade-offs with that)...and potentially the least fatiguing for long sessions.

billy p.
Where do you get them for less than $400???

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I know many people disagree with this but I found the MAs to be harsh and they really got on my nerves after about 20 minutes.

Harsh, bright speaker and jazz= headache.

 

[Steelheart1948]

The PSB's and the NHT's are 2 speakers I can highly recommend. The PSB's are a neutral sounding speaker and can play louder than you will ever need to go. The NHT's, also a neutral sounding speaker, can't go as loud as the PSB's with the same amp, but they exhibit superior microdynamics and soundstaging. Thanks to Craigsub's bookshelf speaker comparison at AVS, I was motivated to auditioned the PSB's a few days ago. The NHT's I'm already very familiar with. This is a win-win situation. Only a serious audition on your part in your home will determine which of these 2 speakers is best for you. The M.A.'s I have never auditioned.