The most enjoyable have been my spica tc50s but they are too big .
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There are several candidates between $350 and $500 offered on AG now to be considered, a PSB, a Wharfedale, a Triangle (new), several Monitor Audio. A great thing about buying small standmount speakers used is that, if bought at the right price, they can be resold fairly reasonably without much loss. Keep the original packaging. |
The NAD 3130 is a 30wpc amplifier I believe. If I am correct you will need a speaker that is not to difficult to drive. With the small room, I would be more concern with impedance aspect than sensitivity. That said, I would look for a speaker not being lower than 87dB sensitive. The Silverline Minuets suggested by Soix would be a good choice. |
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I took a chance on these, for my office system, similar size room as yours. I use them with a self-powered sub, they are terrific, true bookshelf size, no ports https://reverb.com/item/4594417-b-w-dm-100-i-speakers https://speakerholic.blogspot.com/2015/04/b-dm100i-speakers.html I have a perfect triangle, with the monitor in the center of my desk, wonderful imaging as center is phantom anyway. |
The NHT 1.5I’s is one you should seek out. Excellent value for the money and brings the musical goods. Put them on solid stands and enjoy. https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/nht/downloads/000/003/072/NHT_Model_1.5.pdf?1427144554 |
Seriously, I would check Craigslist in your area first. If you see a brand name you like, do a little research on them. Keep in mind your amp is 30 wpc because that will be a factor in choosing speakers. Also check US Audiomart. They do have some selection in your price range. If you can wait to save another say, $150, your choices and quality of speaker will go up significantly. |