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Hi all, I hope that you can shed some light. As in topic - I'm looking for small passive monitor for critical listening in a very small room. It shoul be passive. On strong limitation - no more than 24cm high. It will co-work with passive subwoofer (sealed box, currently under construction) and active external crossover. I would hear any recommendation.
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Mi.Rog
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May 20, 2019
My current favs:
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xformulax
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May 10, 2019
PSB Alpha P3 - ~22cm - $400usd/pr - rear port Polk Audio S10 - 21.3cm - $158usd/pr - rear ported, but has a deflector so distance to wall shouldn't matter SVS Prime Elevation - 23.49cm - $400usd/pr, rear port - roll off at 80hz, perfect for pairing with a sub. NHT SuperZero 2.1 -22.86cm - $125usd/pr - sealed, not full range, designed to pair with a sub. Micca MB42X is - 24.13cm - $80usd/pr -rear port Micca RB42 - 22cm - $130usd/pr - rear port - "long-throw" woofer for added low end, otherwise very flat freq response. (The MB42X may sound better in your setup) Covo-S may even surprise you if your sub fills in your low end well- 13x13x10cm - $45usd/pr - rear port
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Mi.Rog
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May 20, 2019
xformulaxAfter browsing through different sites now I'm close to make decision. I have developed my own scoring and here goes the list:
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It's very small, goes pretty low (according to reviews, but I have a chance to hear it in real world) and... it looks nice. I also like Tesi, this Indiana Line thing is quite appealing. Unfortunately, they're pricey :(
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xformulax
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May 23, 2019
Mi.Roglet me know what you ultimately go with, also interested in how your setup looks, given the height restrictions you put in place... I've decided to search for a pair of OMD-5's, not going to be easy without breaking the bank :D
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Mi.Rog
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May 5, 2019
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Yesterday I've found something interesting - this is an Italian brand Indiana Line. The price is decent, but I don't know much about the mfcr.
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ly it is pretty small and nice-looking, only 23,5 or 24,5 high. But it is BR, and I would prefer sealed box...
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Keth
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May 5, 2019
The Mackie CR3 or CR4 are the only ones that come to mind. You're not going to get more than a 4" woofer in a monitor that short.
Keth
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May 6, 2019
Take a look at the Q Acoustics 3010
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Mi.Rog
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May 7, 2019
KethThanks, didn't know them, look decent.
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