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Help with speakers in 1500- 2000 range

Am just getting started on a system and am not going with seperates. Have decided to buy Arcam Avr 100 receiver and would like input on speakers, that would go well with it. Have read threads where people say " these speakers really like tubes," so want some that the arcam can bring out good sound in. Have heard b&w 805's as well as cdm1nt and cdm7nt, and medowlark sheerwaters. Thought the 805's sounded good with the arcam. The sheerwaters sounded good as well but they are more expensive and they were being driven by seperates. Thanks for any input.
kiduismine115e
prs123
58 posts
 
I think I saw a pair of R630's used on Audiogon for around a grand if they are still there, the 645's were sold the first time I even saw the listing!. Of course, at $ 2245 delivered new for the 645's(more efficient, better bass) you
can't go wrong. They may not have the highest SAF, but who cares when they sound that good. Not much in this range that will do more magic, and still like your non-tube integrated.
prs123
58 posts
 
Also look for a used pair($ 3,500 new) of Dyanudio 1.3 SE
monitors. Incredible. I was clued into these by someone at
Sim Audio(who should know, don't you think?) The reviews on AudioReview and elsewhere back him up. Let us all know what you decide on, and how it works out. May great music always come your way!
74impala
18 posts
 
Try Proac 1sc's. "They love tubes"
1953
140 posts
 
A second on the Maggie 1.6 & Vandersteens. Also, the Apogee Stage can be had for ~$800-1000 with the stands and have enough money left over for a good sub. If you are into moving heavy objects, you can try the Apogee Slant 6 dynamic/ribbon hybrid (~$800)and for the real weight lifter, the Apogee Slant 8 (~$1500), also a dynamic/ribbon hybrid. Good luck!
kiduismine115e OP
5 posts
 
Thanks to everyone for the input. After a lot of research and auditioning, decided to buy a Sim Moon I-5 integrated amp and a pair of Gershman Acoustic Avant Garde speakers. Stretched my budget but the sound is just incredible and I got a very good price. Thanks again.
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