advice on system

[mcanaday]

Hello all-

I'm trying to put together a nice sounding system for a small listening room (about 10' by 10'). Space is constrained in every way, so I need to select small speakers and small components. I have a few options in mind. I am wondering if readers have any thoughts as to whether one is better than another, or if any of these a good idea. System A) is a Creek Evolution 50a amplifier, a Creek Evolution 50d cd player, and DynAudio Excite X12 speakers. System B) is a Creek Evolution 50a amplifier, a Creek Evolution 50d cd player, and KEF LS50 speakers. System C would be either speaker above paired with a Rega Brio R amp and a Rega Apollo R cd.

Any thoughts about which direction I should go? Thanks, Margot

 

[prosenjit]

audio is very subjective.
its better if you can audition and decide

 

[sdurani]

I would definitely go with the Kefs. Having recently heard them, they throw a big wide soundstage with pin-point imaging. Just stunning to listen to.

One thing you should consider is a subwoofer, since neither speaker will do a good job re-producing the bottom two octaves.

Of the two amp choices, the Rega is $300 cheaper but the Creek is more flexible when it comes to features and connectivity/set-up. Given the choice of those two, I would get the Creek.