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Best planar, elctro......budget and room concerns

Hi,
I am looking into Planar/Hybrid/Electrostatic speakers,
new or used in a mid-fi (I suppose) system, and not a huge room to set too far from wall (1-3 feet)

My system is Rotel and Parasound and Proton amps, I will get more power for any speaker but want to know wich might be best for me..I have looked at Matrin Logan, Maggies, Innersound, and Eminent Technology.
I do not listen at concert levels I just want detail, but some bass issues have me a bit concerned, I do have an HSU Research 12V sub and cant afford any upgrade to all and every part of my system...any ideas for $2000.00 or less?
I know my budget is strict and hard to work around but new or used I just wish to be happy...thanks all Chad
chadnliz
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rkeman
66 posts
 
Eminent Technology LFT-VIIIa with Sound Anchor stands or the Magnepan MG-1.6 with Mye Sound stands. Either is excellent.
sedona
144 posts
 
The Innersound and ET's are both excellent speakers, the downside to the Innersound is the Eros MkII has been discontinued for awhile and the sweet spot is only about a foot wide - not a good choice if more than one person is going to be listening to them.

The ET's have had a stable design ever since the "A" version came out in
97 or 98. They can be purchased new with Sound Anchor stands for less than your budget. A new review by Hi FI + is due to in bookstores on
5/13.

I would recommend the Eminent Technology with Sound Anchor stands.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Most of the Apogee hybrid designs work well in smaller rooms, I have a pair of Centaur Minors that I used to use in my 12x17' living room.

Shipping can be a problem with Apogee speakers though so may not fit the bill unless you find a pair near your home for pickup.

Dave
warnerwh
539 posts
 
VMPS ribbons, here's a list of reviews. The 626R's are in your price range: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=13112
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panzrwagn
519 posts
 

Anyone with any hope of having true audiophile cred must at some point own a pair of Magneplanars. Until then you simply don't have any idea of what all the fuss is about. The LRS and .7 new fit in your price range, as do a used pair of 1.7s. Older models are also worthy of consideration, but can suffer from delamination if kept in the sun or very dry environments. Your Hsu subwoofer should work well if you keep the crossover below 60Hz. I made my stands out of $30 of 1X2 Oak. The goal is to get them up about 6-8" and vertical. As with all dipoles, placement is key - keep them at least 3ft off the back and side walls. 

secretguy
1,702 posts
 

I'm guessing he's made a decision in the last 20 years.

deep_333
1,373 posts
 

Magnepan LRS+: $995

Rythmik FM8 Subwoofer: $985

Total = $1980

 

P.S

Sell your HSU sub. It is not the correct sub for this application.

 

deep_333
1,373 posts
 

I'm guessing he's made a decision in the last 20 years.

Lol...just saw the date....Well, who knows?...He may still be waiting....waiting...waiting for the stars to align laugh

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