Speakers for Onkyo A-9555 Integrated


I'm looking for some speaker recommendations for an Onkyo A-9555 Integrated amp. I'm interested in monitor speakers in the under $500 (used) range. Silverline Minuets, NHT Classic Three's and Totem Rainmakers are a few that I have been considering.
craig_hoch
Thanks for the responses. There are not many high end audio retailers within a two hour drive of my home, so my opportunities to listen to a wide range of speakers is very limited. That's why I find A'gon such a great resource, first hand accounts from fellow audio enthusiasts.
browsing thru the used listings, i saw some canton karat and focal jmlabs 905/906 in approximately your price range--i'd definitely consider both.
I like the Silverline Minuets, and I have heard them with an amp much cheaper than yours. Auditioning is always best, but if you can't manage it, I don't think you'll be dissappointed with the Minuets. Just MHO.
Well we need a bit more infor. Like is that your last amp you will alwas stay with that level or do you want a speaker that you can grow with?

What type of music do you like?
Do you like a more bright sound or laid back sound?
Do you want accuarcy or bass?

We can give you opions on speakers but it is like saying what should my favorite color be, at the end of the day it is what you like.