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speaker recommendation 2500 or less small room

I am new to the high end audio world and need some advice. I am a law student so money is a big issue and more than likely I will be buying used. Currently I have a set of Infinity IL60s that have blown the amps several times and I am tired of dealing with Infinity. I would like something that is well put together. I normally don't listen to my music loud. I am set up in a small room with only about 8' to the speakers so I need something that will not be picky about placement as they will be close to the back wall as well. This is also the room where I study so a speaker that has a spacious sound would be a big plus, I don't normally stay in the "sweet spot" to terribly long. I like the sound of the B&W CM7. I mention this to indicate what kind of sound I am looking for. Basically if there is anything that anyone can recommend that meets this list of hopeful options I will be very grateful. There is not really not a big selection to listen to around here so if anyone could suggest something that is for sale on this forum that would be seriously awesome. Sorry for the long post, but I have spent a great deal of time reading reviews and opinions and feel more lost now than I did a few months ago.

My current set up

Harman Kardon AVR 325 for the pre amp
McIntosh MC 300
Sony ES cd player
gsxr750ccs
rebbi
1,326 posts
 
Gsxr750ccs,

For what it's worth, have a look at this humongous thread on "budget," small-room speaker recommendations that I started a couple of months ago. There's quite an education to be had there! :-)

Good luck!

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1212633048&openmine&zzRebbi&4&5#Rebbi
bongofury
1,160 posts
 
ATC 7 or 11s
gsxr750ccs OP
25 posts
 
Thanks again everyone, I just ordered a set of the Gallo Reference 3.1s and they should be here in about a week and a half. This was the first speaker that overwhelmed me, and didn't feel like I was making a compromise. Now that just leaves the matter of the pre amp :]
gsxr750ccs OP
25 posts
 
The recommendation of the Gallo's was wonderful. Switching from my IL60's I had no idea what I was missing. I am in heaven and they are not even close to broken in. Nice to fill the room with wonderful sound to study by.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
I am honored that you acted on my suggestion. I am thoroughly thrilled with my Ref. 3s. They love high-current amps, keep that in mind when mating them up to your front-end. Let us know how they work out for you...

-RW-
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