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Speakers for Roksan Caspian $300-$600?

I am looking for a pair of speakers for my Roksan system (Caspian Integrated Amp/CDP/Tuner-older 1998 model, not the new M-1 series). I use it as our main stereo and 2-channel video sound system. I am looking for something which will punch out the lower end, which I believe the int. amp is on the shy side of. I would prefer not to have to use a subwoofer if I can help it. I am trying to keep it under $600...I got the system for an excellent price and that is really all I can afford BUT if you have knowledge of the sound quality of the Roksan amp and have an opinion of a speaker that you really dig, I am open. Grazie, Jerry
ossorosso
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ossorosso OP
23 posts
 
I heard a pair of Rega Juras today and they seemed to be right on. I heard them hooked up to a new Cyrus amp, not my Roksan, so I don't know if there is a fair comparison. The price for the Juras is right in the $800 area, hence the new ceiling price. Any thoughts?
mcfavre4
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Actually the Roksan Caspian has great low end. I have owned two units and the bass definition was certainly a strength as was it's authority. I compared it to a Plinius 8150i and SimAudio I-5. To even make a comparison with an amp quite a bit cheaper is a compliment to the Caspian. It's weakness is a lack of insight and transparency. It's not quite as rich or open as the better integrateds. You will do well to get a speaker that can also reproduce that bass. The Monitor Audio S1 has the best low end I have heard near the price and is fast as well. I use a set with an Exposure 2010 and they fill in the low end very well even when my sub is not on line.
Best of luck!
crazy4blues
243 posts
 
If you can swing a deal, Soliloquy 5.0 monitors are pretty nice.
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