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Advice on best small speaker for under $400 used

I have just started my search for the ultimate small speaker (shelf, micro, ?) for under "$400 used". Primary use is for audio in a small listening room, but may also be used for some DVD viewing on a plasma as well. The amp is nothing fancy ...a Yamaha RX-V800 (100W per). I have started looking at B&W DM303's, Epos M5's, Gallo A'Diva's, etc... The smaller the better, some nice bass potential (I don't want a sub), and I don't mind considering vintage. So, am I on the right track here? Any suggestions?
simon_weston
montytx
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audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
B&W New 686 I lost 20 bucks to Carlos thinking a sub was already on. Do use a filled pair of leveled Stands and you will be pleasantly surprised.
Cheers Johnnyr
simon_weston OP
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Guys ...great suggestions. Thank you. Now I have to do some more homework ...I guess that's the fun part! ...Simon
cleaneduphippy
323 posts
 
You might want to add the Energy RC-10 and NHT Classic 3 to your list.
soix
9,456 posts
 
From your description I think the Silverline Minuets would be an excellent fit. They're small, refined, don't require much power, and pump out an amazing amount of quality bass for their size. In short, they sound like good mid-sized floorstanders and image like demons. There's a sale pending on a pair here for $480, so if you're patient and can stretch a bit it's hard to imagine these would disappoint.

Best of luck.
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