I am in my final decision stages without physical access to either of my intended monitor competitors. I have read and re-read every experience and comment here; far too much for any sane person. If there was a thread in the last ten years that mentioned Neumann or Genelec, I've read it, probably multiple times.
I'd love some input from those of you with actual experience in these matters.
I have posted my room before but now have the idea of moving the sofa much closer, within the walled area, nearer to the intended monitor locations. The large open room spill, piano, etc...would all now be beside/behind the MLP. The bookshelf goes away, and the front wall becomes mostly cleared of 'stuff.' I can pull the monitors in 3'+ from the side walls, and I have room to adjust to either close or farther distances from the front wall. I can form a decent triangle in the 6' range.
Any obvious problems with this placement idea? Any better ideas?
For these distances and layouts, with at least one sub, is there any reason the 8341 wouldn't be more than loud enough for me? I listen to fairly dynamic classical music, but never at extreme volumes, and only in stereo...no home theater or multichannel, and with the sub (or subs - necessary?) helping the bottom end. I only ask since the official 8341 review cites potential SPL limitations, but I think they might not apply to my situation.
The KH310 appeals to me as well. My guess is that either of these would be superb in this not-so-great environment (but not-so-bad either is it?). I don't know that the KH310 gives up anything to the 8341 in this situation, aside from saving me lots of money. Does the Gen's coax design help here with reducing any potential issues from the area behind and beside me?
Moving the sofa forward places the listening 'box' inside the three higher walls (12' at front wall, sloping upward to 16.5' behind me). Behind the sofa is wide open and reverberant and problematic I assume, but hopefully not too much of an issue at normalish volumes...or..well, I'm confused.
Aesthetically I like the Genelec look. I have owned 8020s for years and enjoy those immensely on my desktop.
The 8341 is a stretch budget but is considered, and the 8351 would be too much to swallow.
I don't know that I would actually need a sub for my tastes, but I have an extra Rythmik L12 that I could try to integrate for a bit. If the sub or subs are important or life changing in this room, I'd probably save a bit and spring for either of the pricey Neumann or Genelec options to simplify setup with SAM/GLM/MA-1. That would be a decision for a later time/wallet. Would the sub on the side wall be a good spot, or would it better on the front wall somewhere (or just test and find out)?
A final note is that I am 100% sure I'm overthinking this and would be absolutely pleased with either set, or maybe even other more affordable options...and I'm slowly driving myself insane.
So, what would you suggest that I do? Is this overkill and I would be equally pleased with more obtainable equipment? Is my environment suitable for this?
Thank you in advance for putting up with my madness.
I'd love some input from those of you with actual experience in these matters.
I have posted my room before but now have the idea of moving the sofa much closer, within the walled area, nearer to the intended monitor locations. The large open room spill, piano, etc...would all now be beside/behind the MLP. The bookshelf goes away, and the front wall becomes mostly cleared of 'stuff.' I can pull the monitors in 3'+ from the side walls, and I have room to adjust to either close or farther distances from the front wall. I can form a decent triangle in the 6' range.
Any obvious problems with this placement idea? Any better ideas?
For these distances and layouts, with at least one sub, is there any reason the 8341 wouldn't be more than loud enough for me? I listen to fairly dynamic classical music, but never at extreme volumes, and only in stereo...no home theater or multichannel, and with the sub (or subs - necessary?) helping the bottom end. I only ask since the official 8341 review cites potential SPL limitations, but I think they might not apply to my situation.
The KH310 appeals to me as well. My guess is that either of these would be superb in this not-so-great environment (but not-so-bad either is it?). I don't know that the KH310 gives up anything to the 8341 in this situation, aside from saving me lots of money. Does the Gen's coax design help here with reducing any potential issues from the area behind and beside me?
Moving the sofa forward places the listening 'box' inside the three higher walls (12' at front wall, sloping upward to 16.5' behind me). Behind the sofa is wide open and reverberant and problematic I assume, but hopefully not too much of an issue at normalish volumes...or..well, I'm confused.
Aesthetically I like the Genelec look. I have owned 8020s for years and enjoy those immensely on my desktop.
The 8341 is a stretch budget but is considered, and the 8351 would be too much to swallow.
I don't know that I would actually need a sub for my tastes, but I have an extra Rythmik L12 that I could try to integrate for a bit. If the sub or subs are important or life changing in this room, I'd probably save a bit and spring for either of the pricey Neumann or Genelec options to simplify setup with SAM/GLM/MA-1. That would be a decision for a later time/wallet. Would the sub on the side wall be a good spot, or would it better on the front wall somewhere (or just test and find out)?
A final note is that I am 100% sure I'm overthinking this and would be absolutely pleased with either set, or maybe even other more affordable options...and I'm slowly driving myself insane.
So, what would you suggest that I do? Is this overkill and I would be equally pleased with more obtainable equipment? Is my environment suitable for this?
Thank you in advance for putting up with my madness.