I’d look at Kef q350 for new at that price
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Used Eminent Technology LFT 8B or 8A https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/eminent-technology-lft-8b-in-harry-s-system |
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I'm driving those used Maggie 1.6's with this SoundArtist SA-200IA. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0816PV7TS/ It seems to work fine but I don't know anything about amps but the guy at The Next Best Thing seemed to like them and the price is right. He thought they would be good with the LRS. Might get them a little cheaper from Aliexpress or China HiFi Audio. I also added in an old Velodyne CHT-10 subwoofer I had lying around on a very low setting. It adds just a little bit of punch to the Maggies. It is too rumbly to crank it up much since I believe it was more of a home theater subwoofer. |
Gotta love posters that just say no or good luck. I mean, really? Looking on US Audiomart, I see these candidates. Some of these have to be decent. Aerial Acoustics Model 5 Speakers $700.00 Vandersteen 2Ci Speakers and Stands $700.00 and many others... Monitor Audio Silver RX6 Floor Standing Speakers $700.00 Totem Acoustic Rainmaker Speakers $700.00 Joseph Audio RM-7si $700.00 Dali Lektor 8 tower speakers $699.00 LSA1 Monitor Speakers (Rosewood) standard edition, new $699.00 Revel Concerta F12 Speaker Pair $650.00 Magnepan LRS with Magna Riser Airborne stands $650.00 Vienna Acoustics Berg $550.00 Magneplanar 1.5QR Speakers $565.00 Emerald physics epx $600.00 |
Omega Super 3i Monitors $695. Small and efficient single-driver (94.5 dB) plays well with both tubes and solid state. I can listen to these all day with or without a sub in the mix but adding a sub adds that foundation we often miss with such small loudspeakers. Another + for the Maggies (I have the older MMG’s). |
First off do you live in an apartment or home? Do you want to crank up the volume now and then? What kind of amplifier do you have? What kind of music will you be mainly listening too? How large is your room? Do you live with someone else that might object to their size? If your like me and live in an apartment than a full range speaker makes little sense. Because if I want to turn up the volume the neighbors will complain (due to the bass). Even at lower volumes, full range loudspeakers can produce some serious low bass. On the other hand, if you want to really feel the music, than a pair of horn loudspeaker (Klipsch) would be a good choice. Also they are easy to drive, so a low power tube amp can be used. Magnepan LRS would be a great speaker if your not going to play them loud and have a smaller room but they need to be placed away from the walls. Great clarity but need more power. Also remember to look into a good quality integrated amp or separate components. If you drive any of these speakers with a mediocre receiver than they will all sound unimpressive. |
I would recommend Klipsch RP-600 or even the RPM-160m. Based on your listening habits and room size. Clarity at low volumes and can crank if you need to. The RPM-160m is around $400. This would leave room for a decent sub and your all set. Klipsch has done a great job with these speakers, they punch above their price point. |
CrashmarsThis is a tough question to answer as you have not listed your amp nor source. Something like a Klipsch Heresy can be purchased used for your budget and rock the house with a flea watt ebay amp. On the other hand, some speakers, for instance some versions of Thiels are going to require many thousands of dollars in amplification. Location would help as someone with time and inclination might look on your local craigslist and make a recommendation. |
Crashmars,This is a tough question to answer as you have not listed your amp nor source. Something like a Klipsch Heresy can be purchased used for your budget and rock the house with a flea watt ebay amp. On the other hand, some speakers, for instance some versions of Thiels are going to require many thousands of dollars in amplification.+1 Also, how big/small is the listening room? |
find an extra $100 in the couch for a $1500 pair of German gems. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/cantvento830.2blka/canton-vento-830.2-7-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-black-gloss-pair/1.html |
hilde45 did the job for you. I can vouch for Revel Concerta F12 and Monitor Audio Silver 6. Those two will not tire you after a week, and not only after a whole day. I have listened to both of them for the longest time. Other speakers mentioned throughout the thread may have better this or that, but these two are good and as untiring as they get, I played them with different amplifiers and it is always that same untiring outcome so throw the compatibility away. |
Make the bargain of your life: Boston Lynnfield 300L, the most underrated speaker ever made, and probably one of the best ever made.There is an ad for a second hand couple at https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649645998-rosewood-boston-acoustics-lynnfield-300l-series-ii... for 850 canadian dollars (about 640 USD).Tonino |
thank you all for this wonderful info have not answered ,as i have been ill.i live in a house.10 by 16 room listening space nad pre and crown amp class d , music hall 5.3 turntable . but things change and now looking up to 1000.00 once again thanks for all the info I like to listen for hours thanks crashmars |
