2. speakers
  3. 1054928965

Great Mains for $1000?

I am currently considering upgrading to some new floorstanders, and have narrowed it down to some good used classics. I'm running Kimber pbj, NAD 317, and a Denon DCM-280.

The finalists are (used):

Vienna Bach
Vandersteen 2ce
Audes Jazz
Paradigm Studio 80

I don't have the ability to listen to all of these in person, so any feedback you all might have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
plburrows

Showing 1 response by ekistler_sj

ekistler_sj
60 posts
 
I like the Vandersteens too. I auditioned a pair of 2CE cigs some months ago (based on Audiogon recommendations) and I thought they were very impressive in their price range. Unfortunately, they did not pass the WAF test, so I had to focus on 'traditional-looking' speakers for my living room. The only other speaker on your list that I've heard is the Paradigm, which is a nice speaker too.

I agree with Fishwater - look into everything you can.
More to discover