Before I upgraded my stereo to Musical Fidelity amp and cd player I used an older NAD 7175PE receiver, 75W. It is probably similar to your NAD in its sound characteristics. I purchased a pair of Paradigm Studio 40 v.3's. They listed for $1100.00 in October 2003. I also listen to jazz and a lot of Dylan along with classical on occasion. My listening room is about 20 X 15. The Paradigm's sounded very good with NAD. They are a brighter speaker than a similar B&W, for example. They matched the warmer sounding NAD quite well. Look at Paradigm's website for the specs and pics of the Studio v.3 series. They are certainly worth checking out.
speaker suggestions- $1200 or so
Hi- Right off, I feel sorta sheepish, as I am working with some distinct limitations on $$ available and hearing issues so assert any claims to be an audiophile; but i do really care about hearing the music I love as best as i can. so here goes: I have a 'old' NAD 2200 PE (1988) and NAD 1155 (1988) with a Denon cd from the same era. My room is basically 12x14x8/9' ceilings, with an extension into a second room of the same size (can use french doors to split the rooms. I play a solid combination of jazz, singer/songwriter, world and alot of Dylan. I play very little classical stuff. I do have a moderate hearing loss in the mid-range. Consequently, with the aforementioned constraints, I am looking for speakers with very clear mid and upper end, transient sound, and solid, though not necessarily deep lower end. Given my hearing issue, I highly value sound clarity at lower volume. I have done alot of net reading and there seems to be many choices out there. I know that, in the end, regardless of recommendations, the truth is in the listening. At this point, I am tending towards the Green Mountain Audio Europas, the Axioms 22ti with sub or the M80.
I would most appreciate and look forward to reading your suggestions. Thanks for your time.
I would most appreciate and look forward to reading your suggestions. Thanks for your time.