Igor01
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Is there a significant benefit in choosing Adam A5x over A3x (or going with A7x) when used with a good sub (SVS SB2000) for use as multimedia speakers with a computer? The speakers would be fed by a Woo Audio WA7tp tube amp using its built-in DAC. I like the way the amp extends the sound spectrum and adds dynamism to my current Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 but it's time to replace them with something better. I already have the SVS SB2000 sub and just need to decide what powered speakers I should couple it with. The main uses will be music (all genres), some movies and games.
Until I get some stands, the speakers would sit on my computer desk so it's pretty much in the nearfield territory, even when I will pull the chair back to watch a movie (the monitor I use is 30" 2560x1600). Ideally, I'd want the speakers to be highly resolving, clear, as musical as possible and non-fatiguing. Basically, looking for a non-congested, non-strained, very effortless and clean sound. The space on the desk won't allow anything bigger than A5x although if it turns out that I get a very significant benefit by going with A7x, I won't rule out getting them and some speaker stands instead. Budget-wise I am pretty flexible but if there's hardly any advantage of getting a larger Adam speaker pair since the sub will be doing all the heavy lifting below 80Hz then I guess it would make sense not to burn cash for no good reason. Heck, I've even considered Event Opals but it looks like they will be a huge overkill in my computer den which is approximately 3x4 meters (9'x12').
I can get brand new A5x for Cad $450 each, curiously enough the A3x are more expensive at Cad $480 each in the stores, but there's someone in my area selling a pair of used A3x for Cad $800. The A7x are Cad $980 each. Unfortunately, buying from the US is not a great option because of low Canadian dollar and significant shipping and duties/taxes.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Until I get some stands, the speakers would sit on my computer desk so it's pretty much in the nearfield territory, even when I will pull the chair back to watch a movie (the monitor I use is 30" 2560x1600). Ideally, I'd want the speakers to be highly resolving, clear, as musical as possible and non-fatiguing. Basically, looking for a non-congested, non-strained, very effortless and clean sound. The space on the desk won't allow anything bigger than A5x although if it turns out that I get a very significant benefit by going with A7x, I won't rule out getting them and some speaker stands instead. Budget-wise I am pretty flexible but if there's hardly any advantage of getting a larger Adam speaker pair since the sub will be doing all the heavy lifting below 80Hz then I guess it would make sense not to burn cash for no good reason. Heck, I've even considered Event Opals but it looks like they will be a huge overkill in my computer den which is approximately 3x4 meters (9'x12').
I can get brand new A5x for Cad $450 each, curiously enough the A3x are more expensive at Cad $480 each in the stores, but there's someone in my area selling a pair of used A3x for Cad $800. The A7x are Cad $980 each. Unfortunately, buying from the US is not a great option because of low Canadian dollar and significant shipping and duties/taxes.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!