Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp


Howdy folks!

I bought a Levinson 383 integrated years ago when it came out in 2000. I paired it with a pair of Revels and although it sounded good, not the perfect fit. Sold amp and speakers to sis and moved on. It worked perfect for her. After her recent passing, the amp is coming back home. Just curious what speakers you might suggest pairing it with. Nothing will replace my McIntosh Piega C10LTD combo in the main room but would like to hear it paired with the right speakers. That amp new was $6000 new. 100 watts. 

Something on the used market. They don't even need to look pretty just sound perfect. $2000 tops used is plenty. Thanks for your suggestions! 

Brent

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In the $2000 range I like the Graham Audio Chartwell LS6. There is a very nice one-owner pair for sale ($2250) on USAM right now.

Dynaudio special 40. 
Q acoustics 

Used pair of 805-S series. They’re phenomenal and under 2k. 
Buchardt 

 

How about some preowned paradigm studios 100v5 can be found at that budget for sure. Keep us posted. 

The Revels you had already outperform the suggested Harbeths by a good margin.

My advice: don’t drink that KoolAid, it’s way overrated. 

Anyhow, I would call up Ty of Tyler Acoustics and inquire as to what he could possibly build you for around that budget. Otherwise, there is a pair of Linbrook Signature Monitors for sale on that other site for $1200. Those will wipe the floor with most any <$6K/pair speakers currently available. For that price you are essentially only paying for the parts that went into building them.

 

More great suggestions. 

@helomech I did like the Revels, just not with the Levinson. Great suggestions everyone.