IMHO. . . I truely like Vandersteins (2's, 3's or better). I don't own a pair myself, but every time I listen to a pair, I am truely impressed. No significant faults (except WAF, maybe), but they image well, deliver a pretty good bottom end, get the mid range right, and are a downright bargain (on the used market especially). Newer versions are preferable, signature series even better, and, the company is still around to support driver replacements, upgrades, new socks, etc. Happy Listening,
Speaker recommendation
Im considering Totem Hawks (a big purchase for my budget) but dont know if it will be a good match for my gear/room. What do you think? I have a McCormack Pre-amp and McCormack DNA .5 amp which produces a very clean and sweet 100 watts per channel. My room is concrete floor with drywall walls, open to the rest of the house at 1 end of the room. If not the Hawks, any suggestions. Thanks.