$8k for speakers - new or used


With an $8k budget, what floor standing speaker would you recommend?  Currently have B&W 804 D3.  Levinson #333 amp, McIntosh pre amp.  Thx

goducks44

I would pick a speaker for someone much rather than a girlfriend. I have a devastating track record in the latter. 

What type "punch" are you looking for?  Chest hitting bass, bass that you feel on your bottom while sitting on the couch, or quick and taut bass.  I'm learning more "punch" means different to some.   If it's the first 2 I described you are looking for, getting a sub would be the place to upgrade to.  If you are looking to get another pair of speaekrs, I'd recommend NSMT.  I'm a big fan of this line lately.  I'm really liking my NSMT 100's.  They have active bandpass so I have the "punch" (quick/taut/solid) bass I'm looking for.   I've just moved to them from using Magnepan 1.6's for 18yrs and couldn't be happier.  If you can strecth the budget, I'd recommend the Clairvoyant's with 15EXP or System One.

 

 

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