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What planer speaker to start with? Budget 2k

I've been wanting to try a pair of planer speakers for a while now. I just don't know where to start. I have an Aleph 5 to drive them, and I have a sub. My listening room is 17' by 25' by 8'. So far my favorite speakers are an old pair of Epos es-11's. My budget (which hasn't been cleared by my wife yet...) is $1999. I listen to everything except country and jazz. Thanks in advance.
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jaybo
4,478 posts
 
maggie mmg's, and keep the change.
reubent
6,941 posts
 
I agree with Jaybo. Get a pair of Maggie MMGs. Don't know if they still do it, but Maggie used to allow you to trade them up their line for full retail trade-in credit. Even if they don't still have that program, you can re-sell a pair of MMGs for $400-$500 nearly every day here on the GoN.

You almost can't go wrong. Heck, if you buy a mint pair of used MMGs here, you can try them and re-sell for little/no loss if you don't love them.

Enjoy,

TIC
rodman99999
6,035 posts
 
Love the Maggies, but if I had a room that size- I go with the 1.6's(same efficiency as the MMG). Better bottom end and overall dynamics, regardless of your listening tastes. Usually available for $1000 to $1300 in here, and you won't be tempted to invest in a sub(quite as soon).
jesaikido
6 posts
 
I agree with Rodman. I have a pair of MG12 that I enjoy, but wish I had the space for the larger 1.6's. The other interesting planar on my "need to listen to" list is the eminent tech.
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