$300 can go a very long way on the used market. It depends on his listening preferences (rock, classical, jazz), room size, how powerful the Marantz is and if he wants monitors or floor standing speakers. Too many variations to start mentioning brands at this point until the above is known.
Once the above is known then you can tailor his needs towards a certain sound from speaker manufacturers. British 2 way monitors have a certain sound to them, sweet and disappearing, that I tend to like very much but may not be for everyone depending on their musical tastes.
Please keep us posted,
Lou
Once the above is known then you can tailor his needs towards a certain sound from speaker manufacturers. British 2 way monitors have a certain sound to them, sweet and disappearing, that I tend to like very much but may not be for everyone depending on their musical tastes.
Please keep us posted,
Lou