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Best speakers, used, for around $1,000.

Want a good match for the following:
Power amp: Moscode 600
Pre-amp: Rogue 66 Magnum
Old Speakers: Thiel 3.0a's.
The Thiels did alot of things well; open, detailed, good low-end, but a little bright (probably due to that EQ from Thiel). I'd like to get something a bit less bright, but with many of the positive qualities.
Dumping the Thiels because the mid's need rebuilding and the tweeters blow easily. So, I guess durability might be something I need as well.
Thanks for your opinions!!!
bdunne
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noble100
2,419 posts
 
I just picked up Magnepan 2.7s for $1k on Audiogon and they sound amazing, even with an old Aragon 4004 MKII amp driving them. I think they would sound better with your setup. They're not bright but are very detailed and open. Bottom end is a little light but everything else is there. It's obviously a different type speaker with a different sound than your Thiels.
alcides
44 posts
 
Try Thiel 3.5's. I sold mine 8 years ago for ProAcs but ended up missing them terribly.
55dok
162 posts
 
There are many used magnepan 1.6QR speakers from $750-$1,100 on audiogon. If you can place them 3-4 feet from the rear wall and 8-12 feet apart they will give you the best bang for the buck unless you listen to heavy rock music. They like a lot of power so you need to see if your amp is sufficient. Take a listen at your local high end audio store if you can. They are more coherent and open than most box speakers at three times their price.
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