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  • andrewinmelb
    Junior Member
    • Oct 2006
    • 9
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    FPM for 2CH Music only

    Hello all,

    A newbie question, any help appreciated.

    I have a smallish room and a partner who wants me to keep the size of my new equipment down to a smallish size. So far I've listened to the 705s (which I loved), Sonus Faber Domus Concerino (also liked a lot, any comments on this would be appreciated too) and the ALR Classic 2 (liked a lot, but needed a sub to compliment it).

    To keep the size of the speakers down I'm curious about the B&W FPM range (FPM 4 or 5). I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions about these speakers for music only. Are they ok without a sub?

    secondly, haven't decided on an amp yet. probably would like to spend $AU 1200-1300, something like the NAD c372.

    To give you an idea of the type of music that I listen to, nothing with too mcuh bass, lots of acoustic instruments. Jazz to Alternative, not too much rock.

    any help opinions about FPMs for music would be greatly appreciated,

    thanks,

    Andrew
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    • Nolan B
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      • Sep 2005
      • 1792
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      I have an FPM setup for both 2 channel stereo listening and home theater. They are great speakers for two channel. I run a Rotel RCD 1072 with a Rotel RMB 1077 amp and get great results. I use a PV1 sub which is a perfect match, and in my opinion the FPMs do need a sub.

      there is no sound quality difference between the FPM 4s and 5s, the 6s arent better then the 4s and 5s, but can go a little lower with base (not much).

      Here is a picture. Show your wife how nice the PV1 looks and perhaps she will reconsider letting you get one.



      If you dont have to hang the speakers and cant get a sub I suggest the XT4s perhaps.
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        • andrewinmelb
          Junior Member
          • Oct 2006
          • 9
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          Hi Vancouver,

          thanks for the feedback and pictures.

          I do like the look of the xts, unfortunately I don't think that they're available in Australia... the distributor hasn't yet replied to my email about availability.

          does anyone have any opinions on how the FPMs compare to the 705s?

          Andrew
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            • chuck1801
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              • Feb 2006
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              The 804S have a small footprint but are a quantum leap in sound. If you want B&W get the real deal. Besides they are so pretty no one will complain that they are a little bigger.
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                • andrewinmelb
                  Junior Member
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 9
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                  the 804s are also a quantum leap in price.... quite desirable though.

                  am now trying to decide between the 705 and a sonus faber concertino domus...
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