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Affordable Newer Speakers

I currently own a pair of PSB Stratus Mini speakers. While they are fine sounding, I'm thinking about buying newer speakers. They will be monitors as I have a subwoofer. My musical taste ranges from "medium rock" (Gin Blossoms, Counting Crows, etc.) to female vocals (Corrs, Cranberries, etc.) to classic rock (Boston, Aerosmith, BTO, etc.). I'd like them to be used and manufactured in the past 5 years or so. The amp will be a Hafler 9300, which I also am thinking about replacing. The suggestions please...
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zd542
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I agree. Speakers are a very personal choice. Just getting recommendations from people probably won't be good enough. You need to have much more focus on what type of sound you are looking for, a price range and what type of gear you will be hooking them up to.
zd542
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"I realize speakers should not be bought solely on the basis of others opinions, but a guide to a path can be suggested (hopefully), especially by the many knowledgeable people here."

You'll have no problem getting recommendations, you just want to try to get the right recommendations for you. If dynamics are important, you will definately want to get something easy to drive. In your price range, I think you may like something from Monitor Audio or possibly a pair of used Vandersteen Model 1's (If you can find a pair).

I don't usually recommend something unless I know it well, but I would also consider a pair of used Tekton's. I haven't heard them myself but everyone who has, seems to rave about them. $500 isn't too much $, maybe take a chance.
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