favorite North American bookshelf (<$500)?

kaxixi · « **Reply #20 on:** 4 May 2005, 08:47 pm »

Quote from: kbuzz3

it would be helpful if you would let us know what type of amp and source you are using.

I use a CI Audio DAC -> Rotel Pre -> 2x bridge Rotel 970BX's (180 watt mono)

That setup currently feeds my NHT superzeros through a passive NHT sub that apparently never made it to market. But I posted because I was curious as to what others like--not necessarily what would work for me.

MaxCast · « **Reply #21 on:** 5 May 2005, 01:23 am »

A few mfgs I'd check out if I were looking.

Odyssey Audio - Epiphany

DIY Cable's Extremis kit.

ACI

Selah Audio

Erukian · « **Reply #22 on:** 5 Jul 2005, 07:19 pm »

Klipsch Heresy's

Hey, they fit on stands!

JLM · « **Reply #23 on:** 20 Jul 2005, 11:12 am »

I have the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170s. Very well reviewed and I love the musical presentation and great imaging (standmounted two-ways). About $350 delivered in the rough looking vinyl finish. Rated flat to 70 Hz (good enough IMO for many musical forms in a smaller room and/or wall reinforcement). Content value high, mates well with a sub down the road.

These are currently in my HT system and are overkill for my priorities. Ascend Acoustics has been perfect to deal with and they can flesh out a full HT system later.