I'm contemplating ordering the SongBirds or WOW1 monitors and could use some help deciding. At first I wanted small towers and was leaning towards the SongBirds. However, according to Jim, the WOW1's driver will be a little more detailed, and on paper the bass response is the same, although the SongBirds may play a little louder. I'll be pairing them with an Energy ESW-M6 sub until I can upgrade that to an SVS or Rythmik, but either way whatever I get will get the aid of a sub if needed. I'll be using them for a 2.1 system but they may eventually become part of a HT later. I'm replacing a pair of Aperion bookshelves so I already have stands, but the SongBirds have the same footprint of the stands so there's no real size need for a bookshelf, unless later I want to move them into another room or my living situation changes, so I'm just wondering which will sound better.
I listen to a lot of Indie Pop, rock, electronic, and some jazz, classic rock, and classical, but not a ton. The room they'll initially go in is my kitchen and attached family room, which is about 15x20. I don't listen to high volumes but every now and I then I might crank it up (for the rare moments my kids aren't around). Eventually, I may turn a spare bedroom and seldom used dining room into a family room and move them there, but that room will roughly be the same size.
I've also considered the Monitor Audio RX6 towers ($1200) and a local dealer is selling the last of their PSB Synchrony 2b's for $1200 as well. I listened to the PSB's and was impressed but it was a short demo and I didn't have my demo material so I'd have to go back for another listen. I saw the RX6's in the dealers showroom, but didn't have time for an audition but I'll go back soon. If you have any experience with these speakers I'd love to hear how you think they'd compare to the SongBirds and WOW1's.
Thanks for reading and any info.