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Best planar, elctro......budget and room concerns

Hi,
I am looking into Planar/Hybrid/Electrostatic speakers,
new or used in a mid-fi (I suppose) system, and not a huge room to set too far from wall (1-3 feet)

My system is Rotel and Parasound and Proton amps, I will get more power for any speaker but want to know wich might be best for me..I have looked at Matrin Logan, Maggies, Innersound, and Eminent Technology.
I do not listen at concert levels I just want detail, but some bass issues have me a bit concerned, I do have an HSU Research 12V sub and cant afford any upgrade to all and every part of my system...any ideas for $2000.00 or less?
I know my budget is strict and hard to work around but new or used I just wish to be happy...thanks all Chad
chadnliz
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Most of the Apogee hybrid designs work well in smaller rooms, I have a pair of Centaur Minors that I used to use in my 12x17' living room.

Shipping can be a problem with Apogee speakers though so may not fit the bill unless you find a pair near your home for pickup.

Dave
warnerwh
539 posts
 
VMPS ribbons, here's a list of reviews. The 626R's are in your price range: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=13112
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panzrwagn
539 posts
 

Anyone with any hope of having true audiophile cred must at some point own a pair of Magneplanars. Until then you simply don't have any idea of what all the fuss is about. The LRS and .7 new fit in your price range, as do a used pair of 1.7s. Older models are also worthy of consideration, but can suffer from delamination if kept in the sun or very dry environments. Your Hsu subwoofer should work well if you keep the crossover below 60Hz. I made my stands out of $30 of 1X2 Oak. The goal is to get them up about 6-8" and vertical. As with all dipoles, placement is key - keep them at least 3ft off the back and side walls. 

secretguy
1,721 posts
 

I'm guessing he's made a decision in the last 20 years.

deep_333
1,455 posts
 

Magnepan LRS+: $995

Rythmik FM8 Subwoofer: $985

Total = $1980

 

P.S

Sell your HSU sub. It is not the correct sub for this application.

 

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