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Help me choose a CL special - $200

Wanted to get your input. Looking to get a used Craigslist special pair of speakers for my living room. I have a $200 budget. Here is what I see that fits, wanted some input from you who have heard these speakers.

- Vandersteen 1
- DCM Timeframe 350
- Paradigm 9se
- Pyramid MET 7's

What do you think of these choices or is there something not on my list to consider. Not in a hurry.
I intend to power this using my vintage NAD 3020.
Sources - BlueRay player, iPOD, Cable box.
hifibear

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tbromgard
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I bought some old Maggies off CL a couple years ago just to give them a listen. They were in good condition but very inefficient, not to mention large and heavy. I sold them a few weeks later.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I think the Vandies will sound best with your NAD
tbromgard
814 posts
 
Witha sub, I still would go with the Vandies. I have not heard the Pyramid MET 7's but with a sub they could be interesting-I bet they throw a huge soundstage.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
IMO-If you can swing $400 go for the 2c. I wouuld give the MET7's serious consideration too. But my first choice would be the 2c. If they come with stands, its an even better deal. You seem to live in an area where the CL ads are good.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
Ahh, yes the Bay area has alot to offer on CL...good luck.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
The MET 7's are a really good choice, particularly so since you have a sub. Nice you could hear both in your system. I too place a high value on a speaker being able to disappear as the sound source, and on dynamic range. Cheers.
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