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Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.

I'm looking for a pair of HiFi but inexpensive bookshelf pair of speakers in the $400.00 - $600.00 range for my second listening room. Don't mind buying used. Keepers for life to be paired with Cronus Magnum in an all analog set-up. I only listen to LPs:

Music preference:
Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Supertramp, Alan Parsons, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Eagles, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Stan Getz, Herb Albert, Sergio Mendes, etc.

Small listening room (12x10), with excellent acoustic treatment. I've heard great things about the Totem Dreamcatchers at the asking price range but don't know if they are a good match for the type of music I enjoy listening.

Your input will be greatly appreciated.
kiko65
kiko65 OP
279 posts
 
Hello Schubert,
I remeber the Model 1s very well. As I said, I regret selling them. Mids were to die for with punchy/taut bass for their size; fatigue free airy highs. They paired really well with the type of music I enjoy listening to. Never had a chance to hear the Dreamcatches. I read the Stereophile review. Great review!

I'm interested in your opinion. Could you elaborate? Am I going to enjoy the likes of Dire Straits, Alan Parsons, Supertramp, and Steely Dan with the Dreamcatchers?

I don't listen to Small Band, Orchestra nor Classical. Your input will be greatly appreciated Schubert.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Kiko65,

I don't really know as I am almost exclusively a listener of classical and chorus . My guess is Dreams are not for you, what is astonishing about them is the clarity and the fantastic sense of the hall acoustic music is recorded in.
I would think Silverlines would be nice for that, a lot of pace and "jump'"
And of Model 1"s too, I have a pr of Model 1 Signatures playing a Mozart Wind piece as I type this.
kiko65 OP
279 posts
 
Thanks Schubert,
I hope to snatch the Model 1s for $600.00 including s/h in Mahogany finish. If not, I will patiently wait for something else with one thing in mind....keepers for life!
kiko65 OP
279 posts
 
Well,
I wasn't able to snatch the Model 1s :-(

Been reading about the Dali Zensor 3s; quite recommended in the European market for the kind of music I listen to and in my price range. Anyone has given these a try?
kiko65 OP
279 posts
 
Well folks,
I just ordered a new pair of Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus from Underwood HiFi. First I want to say that Walter was a true gentlemen. I called to snatch a demo pair of Supreme Plus for $590.00 a little too late. He told me that he would honor the same price for a new pair (no tax included) so I went for it. I'm really excited about the purchase.

I own two of the greatest "affordable" integrated amps of all times (obviously my opinion :-)
SS - Tandberg TIA 3012A
Tubes - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum

Buying to listen mostly to soft rock, female vocals, acoustic music on my second listening room.
Hopefully I made the right choice.
Thank you all for your thoughtful advise.
We'll see !!!!!!
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