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I have had a pair of S3e Spendors for many years, still in great condition. They now sit on shelves on a side wall around 8 feet apart soon to be driven by a new Marantz PM6006 UK edition. Despite their closeness to the walls I get no sound distortion I'm aware of like a too heavy bass. The speakers sound great to me even if recently driven by an old Marantz PM6004.
But I have been thinking. Is there a case for replacing the S3e's with either the A1, Classic 4/5 or Classic 3/5.
Looking at the specs there are some differences. All three alternatives weigh 5kg compared with 8.5kg for the S3e.All three have less depth - 190mm,178mm, 178mm compared with 260mm. All three are 84db compared with my 86db. My range and watts are 60x20KHZ and 15 to 125w. The others 55x25 and 75x25 and 30 to 150w and 25 - 100.
Frankly, I don't have a clue as to what I would notice from most of these variations. Weight and dimensions will make for easier handling but sound is more important to me. Bearing in mind these max out at around £1100 to £1250 I'm not inclined to go much higher for my little room.
So it's really a question for any Spendor fans. Will I really notice a difference in sound if I replace the S3e's. I'm well aware I will need to audition and compare. But if there is unanimity of opinion that I should stick with what I've got I may not bother.
But I have been thinking. Is there a case for replacing the S3e's with either the A1, Classic 4/5 or Classic 3/5.
Looking at the specs there are some differences. All three alternatives weigh 5kg compared with 8.5kg for the S3e.All three have less depth - 190mm,178mm, 178mm compared with 260mm. All three are 84db compared with my 86db. My range and watts are 60x20KHZ and 15 to 125w. The others 55x25 and 75x25 and 30 to 150w and 25 - 100.
Frankly, I don't have a clue as to what I would notice from most of these variations. Weight and dimensions will make for easier handling but sound is more important to me. Bearing in mind these max out at around £1100 to £1250 I'm not inclined to go much higher for my little room.
So it's really a question for any Spendor fans. Will I really notice a difference in sound if I replace the S3e's. I'm well aware I will need to audition and compare. But if there is unanimity of opinion that I should stick with what I've got I may not bother.