I have $2k set aside for a pair of floorstanding FULL RANGE speakers. Subwoofer in the near future. I've done a ton of research and seem to get nowhere. I currently have an Adcom GFA555II amp (200w/ch RMS), and Denon Receiver to power the new speakers.
I mainly listen to rock and jazz. 2-Channel is more important to me that HT.
Here's what I'm looking for in speakers...and not necessarily in order of preference.
1. Musical accuracy. 2. Able to play at loud levels (I like to sometimes FEEL the music) 3. Nice bass extension. 4. Clear highs and mids. 5. Good build quality.
Suggestions anyone? The 2k mark is the magic number.
Klipsch RF-7's sound like bright tin cans in my opinion and Def's sound boxy to me. I don't care for either brand theres much better for the same money!
If a side firing bass driver is not a problem, I owned and really enjoyed a pair of RBH 1044SE's. My brother has still got them and loves them. For your budget you could look at the next model up.
Trianglezerious has the right idea about changing receiver and looking at the good value speakers in the $1k range. A good used preamp could be obtained, possibly tubed, to take some of the adcom harshness away.
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