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What monitor speakers mate well w/ Cambridge Audio

My Cambridge Audio A640 V2 amp (75wpc) is quite good, and I'm looking for a set of nice budget monitor speaker to set on my Target Audio speaker stands. The room is large and lively sounding, so full bodied sounding speakers w/ good bass is what I'm considering.

I'm using JBL 610's but know I can do better. B&W, Quad, Kef, Spendor, Monitor Audio, etc come to mind. I haven't determined a price but on the low side of good monitors is what I'm thinking about.
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philjolet
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I think the DeCapo is very smooth on top and full down below.

Even better it the Reynaud Trente, if you can find one, it has magical midrange and a bit rolled off on top but still terrific detail

both are well balanced speakers
ryder
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Paradigm Atom $250

http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/907para/
face
516 posts
 
Have you considered Cambridge's line of speakers? They're a huge bargain.
loomisjohnson
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i also own the hls 610s, which have outlasted many pricier models--they're a great cheap speaker. if, however, you're determined to switch (a sentiment i certainly understand), at your budget i'd look at mordaunt short (avant or paegent), which is cambridge's sister company and which, i believe developed camberidge's own branded speakers. accessories4less blows 'em out chepaly; they also carry canton gle, which are great for the price.
donjr
1,335 posts
 
Stay away from any speaker that is considered lean or bright by the majority of people. (unless you like that sound). At least that's been my experience.
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