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Thread: Rega, Totem, or Spendor? |
    
New member Username: Batonwielder
Post Number: 10
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 03:42 pm: |
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Rega R3, Totem Arro, or Spendor s5e. Which do you think might be the best match for my Rega Mira 3 amplifier in a smallish (11x15) room?
I listen primarily to classical music and enjoy open and lively sound. I've heard all of the speakers above at the dealers, but couldn't arrange for a home demo.
Your expertise and experience would be greatly appreciated! |
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Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1971
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 04:53 pm: |
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on a synergy level I would guess the R3's would be a better fit. I haven't heard the arro's or s5e's however. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 10886
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 06:09 pm: |
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All are small enough to be brought home to try quite easily, so I would find local sources and try at home on this one.
Sources could be dealer or a friendly owner that the dealer knows, who will trot over for beer. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3224
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 09:11 am: |
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I think the R3s are the most likely candidate. The Arros are a bit omre difficult to drive, but having said that the room's not too big so if you don't intend to be playing them for party purposes the Arros would also be a good match. The benelux distributor of Totem regularly uses Arros and Sttafs wth a Mira3 at shows in similarly sized rooms after all. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 1524
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 07:22 pm: |
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I bet the Arros would sound pretty sweet with the Mira (at low volumes). |
Silver Member Username: Scorpio1
PA
USA
Post Number: 240
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:45 pm: |
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I would hedge toward the Rega R3.
Before settling in on my gear I listened to the Apollo/Mira combo and the R7, R5 and R3 sounded quite well with that matching.
Good luck. |
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