got a new house with a room 4x5m decent configuration with two very small windows behind the setup and solid plaster walls left and right, empty open wall in front of speakers, carpet flooring. Not a bad start compared to my last house which was hard surface and glass all round.
Anyway I have some bookshelf B&W 685s2 currently paired to an average amp. What's the consensus on what system to get that won't break the bank. Use is purely for music - not looking to blow heads off, just need enough power for decent clarity in a larger space. Un until now my little speakers have worked well for the small spaces. No screen in that room.
Option 1: Be frugal now that you have a mortgage.
Use existing speakers, buy some stands for it and buy a basic amp like marrantz PM5005 or similar.
Option 2: Need more power!
Get some floor standers (need to do more research on these) and jack up the amp specs. Budget here would be $3k but I'm sort of leaning towards not needing the juice.
Option 3: Go little.
Spend it on headphones and bicycles.