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Very inexpensive speakers for a 2nd system

I'm looking at building a secondary system in an upstairs sitting room. This would be for casual listening, entertaining, and music during dinner. I'm reasonably certain this will be built around a Jolida 1301a hybrid integrated amplifier (30wpc). Jolida recommended an 89dB minimum sensitivity for this system.

I can consider slim floor standers or bookshelf speakers. No subs per the WAF. We aren't looking to shake the room, but some reasonable bass would be nice. Looking to spend less than $400 (used or new).

I've been looking at:
Monitor Audio BR2, B4, or BR5
Epos ELS-3
PSB Alpha
Something from Paradigm

Any suggestions here?
bgalizio
rockadanny
1,224 posts
 
How about $100 for a pair of excellent speakers? Is that cheap enough for ya? They are DIY, but appear to be very simple - The Zimahornets - check out this great review:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/zigmahornet/zigmahornet.html
Dave Merrill says no more DCA4 drivers available, but does have DCA5.5M drivers with phase plugs.
winoguy17
1,119 posts
 
Ditto the Missions
vladimir
346 posts
 
Castle went out of business recently and they are no longer made; they were $600 a pair new but should be well under that now. They probably had the best sound under $1,000.
bgalizio OP
3 posts
 
At this point, I'm leaning toward the Monitor Audio BR2. I like the front ported design, as these speakers may end up closer to the wall that I'd normally like. Anyone with negative experiences with them?
bbro
191 posts
 
In no particular order. Should be able to find for $300 up to $600 preowned

Sound Dynamics RTS 3
Linn Tucan (recently on audigon)
Spendor SP 3/5
Dynaudio 40, 42
Totem Arros (floor standers) suprising bass in a small room
Spica TC 50s
Mission 70, 700
Epos ELS 3

I have owned the S 3/5, ELS 3, Mission 70, RTS 3s and Totem Arros at one time or another. All great speakers. If you go with a floor stander, the Totems throw out a very large sound stage, have suprising bass, a very small footprint, easy to drive (ported), easy to place and do not need stands. FWIW
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