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Best for Classic/Progressive Rock and Blues

Hello all, looking for thoughts and recommendations for some “as close to audiophile as you can get for $1,000”  used or new speakers that would be driven by my NAD C375BEE.  I will be streaming only, at least for now.  I have some Thiel 1.6’s and they just don’t seem to fit the music I play most often. The setup will be in a 20x15’ living area with a vaulted ceiling; along the 20’ wall.  Any input is appreciated. 

johnnotkathi
grislybutter
2,289 posts
 

this might help

 

audition__audio
1,313 posts
 

I dont think the JBL line is any different! One speaker driver creates sound and the other reproduces. I just bought a pair of L100s and a pair of 65 Jubals with the intent to sell. JBLs do not appeal to my sonic palate. They did play loud I will give them this. 

vthokie83
643 posts
 

Johnnotkathi,

For me, the $1,000 a pair is just not going to give you what you are looking for.....without having to add more money (surrounds, caps, drivers, blemishes). $1,400 to $1,500 might very well get that for you, and the JBL L100s, Yamaha NS1000s might be found in good enough condition.

Here are a couple of new recommendations KLH Model 5, Zu Audio DWX (large standmount) or DW6 floorstander (new these are under $2,000)....and use the same drivers. Even used these would be relatively new, and you shouldn't have to put any money into them. Great for rock and roll, not so much for Bach

botrytis
172 posts
 

Your Thiels need way more juice than your NAD can dish out. In fact, you can damage either, since the Thiels do dip to 1.6 ohms.

 

Get a pair of old Advents and be done.

johnnotkathi OP
34 posts
 

@vthokie83 thanks for the info, will check them out!!!

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