merscruggs

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Best Value Speakers??
Bang for buck? I'd have to say Paradigm. Unbelievable value for the money. I have a pair of Monitor 5v2's bought new for $475. Smokes many higher priced speakers I've owned through the years. While there are many great speakers on the market, I do... 
Best speaker under $500
If your looking to buy used, you've already been given some good suggestions. However, if your looking new, and as a new audiophile, you want to be able to listen to the speakers you are buying, not always easy when buying used. My recommendation ... 
JM REYNAUD MK2s vs TOTEM ARRO
i have owned both the arro's and the twins. having said that, i don't think either will be a great match with your onkyo receiver. both of these speakers require good amps and front ends to get your money's worth. the reynauds are now $845 a pair.... 
Totem Arro
ok, the totem arro, where to begin? i owned a pair for a little less than a year, sold them on this site.things the arro's do right: soundstage, mid-range, treble.the arro is a very nice speaker and good value at $1100.00. they look great. i drove... 
DVD Player of choice for $200-300 range.
just bought a dvd player last weekend. ended up with a toshiba. i think the model is sd2200. paid $300 for it at best buy. it has every input and output you can think of, 2 disc trays,and a hdcd converter for audio, i'm very happy with it. 
putting together a budget system
hi, in the price range your looking at, i would recommend you take a look at rega.i own a rega system consisting of a mira integrated amp,[$895]ela speakers,[$1195] and planet cdp.[$795]i looked and listened to everything in this price range befor...