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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
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gsxr750ccs OP
25 posts
 
Can anyone give me a suggestion on how loud I should have these to break them in, I have had them turned up fairly loud sense a bat problem has forced my neighbor to vacate for a few days, but I have not been rattling the floors or anything. What exactly is a high current amp, I would assume that Mc I have was but after spending a few days reviewing "high current" amps I am not certain. (on a side note I am now a big fan of bats)

I am also no using a Mcintosh C28 pre amp and Mcintosh MCD 7000 cd player. Picked them both up cheaply because they need some minor work. It is amazing to me what people will through away due to small problems.
gsxr750ccs OP
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Wow, I also just realized how badly I need to proofread.
mekong56
137 posts
 
Usher BE-718. Used can be had here on AG for $1700-$2000. Can probably be had from a dealer for $2400-2500 new if you can talk them down from $2795 retail. Superb speaker for the money. Monitors aren't going to get much better in this price range IMHO.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
The Mac is a fine amp for those speakers. Play them loud for 100-150 hours. Loud is 95+ db...

-RW-
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Merlin TSM, or one of the smaller Harbeth or ProAc "bookshelves".
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