Even at a 1k price point for speakers, there are TONS of options. I will third or fourth or whatever the "go listen" approach. Preferable somewhere that may have your amp/int. Then go from there. Used is always a good option, but not always without potential pitfalls, no different than buying anything used. One set of speakers I have are the B&W 600 series speakers. I have the first gen, which to my ears are the better sounding of the line. A good set of towers 683/684 can be had for less than 1k easily. I have the 684's and think there are great. Partnered with a well placed sub (or not) can present a very nice overall system.
Need advice
Hi,
I am fairly new to the audio world and am putting together a system based on my budget. I have an Ikura TT, Rotel RA-1570 intg amp, Marantz CD60006, Martin Logan 700 powered sub. I am 57 and listen to a broad spectrum of music. My budget for speaks is 1000 or less. This time of year affords me more deals in the sense that some 1500 speaker pairs on half off. I have been pointed towards;
Q Acoustics 3050i
ELAC Uni-fi UF5
I have been pointed towards Fluance, Pioneer and blah blah blah. I have educated myself on sensitivity, impedance, neutrality, etc. My Rotel will easily accomodate 4 ohms.
Pls help with any other suggestions...I am just OVERWHELMED with the shear volume of choices and opinions.
Thanks in advance.
M
I am fairly new to the audio world and am putting together a system based on my budget. I have an Ikura TT, Rotel RA-1570 intg amp, Marantz CD60006, Martin Logan 700 powered sub. I am 57 and listen to a broad spectrum of music. My budget for speaks is 1000 or less. This time of year affords me more deals in the sense that some 1500 speaker pairs on half off. I have been pointed towards;
Q Acoustics 3050i
ELAC Uni-fi UF5
I have been pointed towards Fluance, Pioneer and blah blah blah. I have educated myself on sensitivity, impedance, neutrality, etc. My Rotel will easily accomodate 4 ohms.
Pls help with any other suggestions...I am just OVERWHELMED with the shear volume of choices and opinions.
Thanks in advance.
M