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I recently found the HK 3480 stereo receiver to be the thing I'm looking for. It's 100 watts each channel, 8 ohms, and it got some good ratings. I was wondering what speakers would you recommend in terms of compatability? I know there's a max continuous as well as peak wattage on speakers, so what would compliment this reciever well enough, yet stay within a budget range of around 300 dollars or less? I'm a college student, so there's not a whole lot of money to spend. Thanks a lot for the help.
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rar1
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Try to track down a pair of NHT SB2's or SB3's. This line was recently discontinued by NHT and replaced by the Classic Line. You should be able to pick up a pair new if you shop around. The NHT SB series is a special line of speakers; perform well; are easy to place; and will complement the HK well.

Another speaker to consider is the Wharefedale Diamond 9.2. Audio Advisor is offering a pair for $350 (list $550). If you had posed this question two weeks earlier, the price was $250.

Finally, check out Accessories4less . They have a good deal on the KEF Cresta & Q lines that would well with your HK.

For cables, stick with Signal Cable .

Regards, Rich
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One more note about HK receivers ... never allow the +/- ends of the speaker cables to touch each other ... as you will smoke the receiver. HK does not use (or did not use as of 3 years ago) fuse protection ... it goes straight to smoke. Found out the hard way with a 3370 receiver.

Regards, Rich
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