Best speaker value

If you can drive the Maggies and can place them properly, they are tough to beat. If you are placement challenged (that non-dedicated room is a bit of a tip-off) you may wish to listen to some GMA Europas. Pocket the rest of the money or get some other gear with it. New they are under $1K. The Vandersteens are also wonderful if you are looking for a floorstander IMHO. Whatever you do, just listen to the stuff you're familiar with through equipment at least "like" yours before you make the decision.

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Let me pile on another recommendation to listen to the Maggie 1.6 qr s. If you find you prefer box speakers,consider the Madisound "Original" Odins at a thousand dollars. I have not heard the Thors but would like to.

A used pair of Thiel's would work nicely as well

Another recommendation for Tyler... Their Linbrook Signature speaker is similar to the Premium version of the Odin Kit, with even better sound and a better quality cabinet. Used, you can find a pair under 2K.

If a floorstander is desired, then the Tyler 7U is an equally good choice for the same price... It is very hard to find a used pair of these, however.

---Dave

ACI Sapphires. They do vocals very well!