Need help choosing speakers for Outlaw Audio receiver

Here are some positive reviews. At that price I doubt you can go wrong with the Monitor Audio!

Monitor Audio Bronze 500 - The Absolute Sound

https://www.hifichoice.com/content/monitor-audio-bronze-500

Thank you for sending those reviews! I had seen the second one, but not the first.

I guess that the low price for the Monitor Audios made me suspicious that perhaps they were clunkers.

I am simply NOT a fan of anything that uses metal drivers..I'll take the organic,natural tone of coated paper & silk any day of the week...Look at the Heco Aurora 1000..You have a big room & these should fill it nicely..

Get the Q7 Meta

@snookpatrol:

Maybe look at Emotiva see here. 

Mike

@snookpatrol  -  What kind of music do you typically listen to?  And how loud do you typically play it?

I mostly listen to rock, folk, and other types of acoustic music. I don't often crank it.

Look at Tekton Lores. I have a pair in my bedroom system. Great value.

https://tektondesign.com/product/full-range-speakers/full-towers/lore/#color
 

@snookpatrol get the KEF

agreed... get the KEF.  

maybe here >>

Hsu CCCB 8 is interesting. Under $800 for a pair. For the full $2K maybe Tekton Pendragon. 

I haven' heard these but receive mucho praise:

https://www.cheskyaudio.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooaDiYGBWk5II-xkpHD7XcZZ1A-wzAd-2u199LRB8doOa1XpHOg

Probably find some goodies here too:

https://www.whathifi.com/us/best-buys/hi-fi/best-hi-fi-speakers

Tekton is a great value in your price range and have great reviews.they are a value and sound great with synergy in any system.they are quite efficient in low or high power amps so if you decide to change your equipment they will still be valuable

LS50 Metas I have them very good.

I have the Outlaw RR2150 in use for the last 18 or so years (bedroom system).  Used with either Omega or Wharfedale speakers, 

Have been using the Wharfedale Dentons (80th anniversary) for the last 8 years.

Very likeable speakers.  

1. https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/speakers/wharfedale-denton-80th-anniversary-bookshelf-speakers-pair/?sku=AWFDENTONW&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18152791641&gbraid=0AAAAAD8z8fpKK9FFHccZ9Nev8N4frQyuI&gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02Nge8FNcZE8HMkYOHaUOUrRSX0DcWlNnrIB4jUfZUbgKUWaV8Rk0R-hoCWkQQAvD_BwE
2. https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/review-wharfedale-denton-80th-anniversary-speakers.472821/

Rich 

+1 Chesky LC1.  Read the great reviews, demoed them at AXPONA 2025- yes, they sounded fantastic - an extremely rare audio bargain.

Thanks so much for the advice!

I went and listened to the KEF Q7 Metas today. I have to say, they sound really, really good.

The Monitor Audios, Tekton Lores and Chesky look like they'd be great, too. But with my lack of sound equipment experience I feel like I should hear the speakers before I buy them and these brands are not available for listening in my area. I don't want to go through the hassle of returning something I don't like.

That's why I think I'm going for the KEFs.

Several Magnepans around that price and perfect for big room  

I’d be wary of Tekton in light of my interaction with the owner…not customer friendly.  And they are more like pro audio speakers for people who like to listen to their music loud.  For the type of music you like, the KEF’s seem to be a good match.  I love my R3 Metas.  I used to have Magnepans which are amazing for jazz and acoustic music but you would likely want a subwoofer.  

@aggie88 Wrote:

I’d be wary of Tekton in light of my interaction with the owner…not customer friendly.  

I agree!

Mike

I got a great set of speakers from Wilson Audio!!!    WAMMs in the front, WASAE center, Alida for surrounds and a pair of LOKE subs  they are Awesome Great Sound..