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Speaker match for Jolida JD 202?

I will start out admitting I am a novice. I always thought a good amp and good speakers equal a good system…so I guess I need some help.

Don’t ask me why, but I want to go tube. I was thinking about the JD 102b, but I got nervous about having to spend extra dough on some sensitive speakers, I figured why not spend the extra $200 on the JD 202.

I am on a tight budget (unlike so many of you at this site!): around $500 – $600 (or so) for speakers that sound well with a JD 202.

I am also open to suggestions for any other similar system that could keep me from getting kicked out of the house (under $1500).

PS - does anyone know anything about Morel speakers (build your own)? I have the abilty to build some decent boxes (Right now I am using some SpeakerLabs I built about 17 years ago).
complaisant
complaisant OP
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Thanks for the feedback guys. After looking more at the kits, I might do it. I can get a lot more for my money (and use my new tablesaw for something).

Jalanc42069 - I don't know if I like the SET and full range setup right now, but I might build a SET some day, I can solder
anderson_942c51d
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klipsch speakers are often overlooked but they sound really nice and are very sensitive - a 5 or 6 watt amp could sound really nice with a small set of floor models. i have a set i got for $300 pair. sound great with jolida 202.
boba
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boband212
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klipsch floor standing models- sf1; f10; sound great with the 102 or 202. jolida amps are real nice for the price. should cost more. i have a pair of advent 6003s- a 3 way speaker. rare and few know much about them. best sounding speakers i have ever heard. i am sure there are better, but the best i have ever heard. those will take a 10 to 150 w amp. i run a jd202 with those, and sometimes with the klipsch. 202 hooked up to the advents and play jeff beck blow by blow up loud- crack of the snare drum and i took cover. thought there were gun shots. on a budget look at both klipsch and jolida. if you need or want an impressive name tag and are on a budget you will never be happy. simple. look at some vintage scott tube amps.
timlub
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If you can build your own boxes and want to use low to medium tubes, I'd try these on your budget:

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=264-894
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