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Bookshelf speaker ideas....

I am looking for a nice set of bookshelf speakers and will have them on stands.
Want to do some serious enjoying of classical, jazz and soft rock music in my collection. Have a decent 55 wpc Onkyo receiver. Reading up on Polk RTi A3, Klipsch RB-81II and Energy RC10. Obviously, I am not looking to spend in three figures. Called a well regarded stereo store who doesn't do the "boutique" brands and claims there are speakers to be had for around $300 a pair that are "better than monitors".....any thoughts on all this? I am trying to sort this all out and it's hard to find stores that have a lot of brands to compare. Thanks!
moverbob
manoterror
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It is good to get recommendations, but I've learned that you really must listen to a lot of speakers to find the right ones. I heard the Totem Dream Catcher was the bee's knees. But when I went to listen to them...and I preferred the Rainmaker. Bought those instead.

Because each person appreciates different aspects of music reproduction, its impossible to just go on recommendations. My friend Bill listens to heavy alternative, and thus really wants powerful and tight bass. I value the midrange more.

Make a CD or playlist of music you know intimately, and go have fun listening to a bunch of speakers!

Enjoy,
Mot
moverbob OP
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Well thanks all. What a great community! I have the good fortune of being ~45 min fro some good high end audio stores in the Boston area so I will get a chance to bring a couple of my CDs for a ride. Looking forward to hearing rx2 imagine B excite x12 and more. May have to pass on some others due to width restrictions in my room. I will gladly f/u after the weekend with my thoughts for YOU!

Best to all.
magnumpi205
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Be sure to include the-
Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus
Sjofn CLUE
Sounded great RMAF
ryder
1,687 posts
 
Used or discounted new price for Dali Zensor 1. Add this one to your impressive list.

Cheers.
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b_limo
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moverbob,
in the studio line of paradigm's, they are on v.5. to my understanding, studio v.4's use the same tweeter, different midbass. the studio line is still made in canada, as are the signature line. the monitor line is now made in china. the difference between the monitor series and the studio series is fairly substantial in my oppinion. i feel that the studio line is far more musical. you need to look at the sensitiviy rating of a speaker to determine how well a lower powered amp like yours will play them. the studio 20's need some power to sound good, so your onkyo may not do the trick. i didn't think about zu audio, but now that i have, you might want to look into them. a while back they were offering zu omen standard's for 1,000. these are awesome speakers, built by cool people who care. the zu speakers are also incredibly efficient, meaning that your onkyo will push them without a problem. my vote would be to start checking out some zu's :-)
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