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Advice on best small speaker for under $400 used

I have just started my search for the ultimate small speaker (shelf, micro, ?) for under "$400 used". Primary use is for audio in a small listening room, but may also be used for some DVD viewing on a plasma as well. The amp is nothing fancy ...a Yamaha RX-V800 (100W per). I have started looking at B&W DM303's, Epos M5's, Gallo A'Diva's, etc... The smaller the better, some nice bass potential (I don't want a sub), and I don't mind considering vintage. So, am I on the right track here? Any suggestions?
simon_weston
simon_weston OP
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Guys ...great suggestions. Thank you. Now I have to do some more homework ...I guess that's the fun part! ...Simon
cleaneduphippy
323 posts
 
You might want to add the Energy RC-10 and NHT Classic 3 to your list.
soix
9,050 posts
 
From your description I think the Silverline Minuets would be an excellent fit. They're small, refined, don't require much power, and pump out an amazing amount of quality bass for their size. In short, they sound like good mid-sized floorstanders and image like demons. There's a sale pending on a pair here for $480, so if you're patient and can stretch a bit it's hard to imagine these would disappoint.

Best of luck.
jax2
3,031 posts
 
I've seen a few used Era Design 4's go for just above your $400 limit. They are astoundingly good, but do need some juice to sing.
tobias
1,534 posts
 
Triangle Titus Es. Much nicer IMHO than DM303 or DM601, can show off good amp and source. Small woofer so best in small room with good stands. One step up, the Triangle Comète is very highly regarded.
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