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Best versatile speakers?

Hello All...

I would like to hear your opinions regarding the best versatile 2 way monitor or 3 way small floor standers that will do justice to all types of music. My wife and I listen to all sonic types of music from Ute Lemperer / Mozart to 70's and 80's rock to 90's hardcore and some Hip Hop.

For this reason I have always stuck with the Paradigm Studios. They seem to handle everything well.

We are running a Space-Tech Tube Pre and a Nad 270 power amp
Sources are a Toshiba 3950 - DVD-A / Sony Sce-775 for SACD and using a Benchmark DAC-1 for redbook. We also have a MMF-5 Music Hall for vinyl. The room is small 13.5 long x 8.5 width and 9ft high.

Suggestions beyond the Paradigm Studios? The Signature line is too easy a leap. For the money we want to check out other options.
iggystooge

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iggystooge OP
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Hello Fatparrot... I would max out at $2800 - 3000.00
Would prefer to pay less.

Thanks
iggystooge OP
7 posts
 
Hello All...

Thanks for the suggestions. Nick...How big is your room and where are the MG12's placed?

Another suggestion run by me was to ditch the NAD and go with a pair of powered ATC's.... does anyone have any experience or thoughs on this direction??
iggystooge OP
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Thanks again for the responses.

I did intend to do some sound control.

I would like to check out the Gallos and the Maggies. I know there is a Maggie dealer here ( Vancouver BC Canada )... not sure about the Gallo's...

Subjectivity is a key issue as well. I think I'm going to have to flex the credit card and do some home demo's..

More suggestions welcone. Thank you Gentlemen!!!
iggystooge OP
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Thanks for all the responses.

Well we have made a decision. A strange turn indeed.
While I was in my local music store to get guitar strings, I happened to walk in on someone auditioning a pair of Dynaudio BM6A's. These are powered pro monitors. Incredible sound for the money ( $ 2400 cdn ) They are 2 ways actives. Mine are on order. Hopefully this will keep upgraditis away for a few years.

I will do a mini review after a few months.
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