Speakers for Linn Classik? Budget $400-500

With the Classik, I would want something efficient and sweet in the midrange.

My Dad uses Triangle Titus ESs with his Classik. They are efficient enough to be used even in a fairly large room. He's very happy with the sound. The ES model might be a bit closer to $550 than $500 on the used market.

B&W 601s should work fine but when I listened I thought they were a good deal less lively and involving than the Tituses. Less efficient too. I actually preferred B&W 302s.

A friend of mine is using the Quad 11L with great success. Another one I would highly recommend that I liked even better on his Classik are the Spendor S3/5. Also, I liked the Spendors more than the Tukans. The Spendors were the best combination I heard to date with the Classik with lost of detail, smooth highs, fast and lively. And they can be had close to $600 used.

Good luck,

Rene

I have the B&W 302's with the Classik in a bedroom setup. If I had to do it again, I would choose a less efficient speaker, probably the Tukans or Kans. The lowest volume on CDs is too loud.