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Hello,
I recently upgraded my yamaha receiver, replacing it with a 'new' Sansui qrx8001 from the late 70's... a loaded question I know, but does anyone have speaker recommendations for said quad sansui? Mostly vinyl,  some fm, mid-size living room, budget 2k, but maybe more if done in 2 phases.  
thanks
rick2718
mickeyb
573 posts
 
Also, in buying vintage speakers make sure you can test them. Some times the drivers are blown. 
In the case of l-65’s crystal prism slot tweeters, 
if they’re blown don’t purchase. The woofers probably need re-foaming but that’s no big deal. 
A good pair will set you back at least 12-1500.

adg101
1,062 posts
 
Vandersteen 2Ce - I’d take a pair of these any day for the same money over vintage JBL’s or Klipsch which I agree are nice speakers but not up to Vandy’s IMO.
miketuason
337 posts
 
Agreed on Vandersteen 2CE SIGNATURE OR SIGNATURE II
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pkvintage
199 posts
 
Also look at the Celstion Ditton line. 66's 44's or 33's. Also IMF TLS 50's or 80's
Always recap these if not already done. Makes a huge difference. 

There are a million great 70's speakers out there in your budget. 
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lhasaguy
337 posts
 
If you could find a pair of Sansui SP-100 apeakers that have been restored, I think they would please you.

I had a 4 channel system almost 50 years ago, including a 4 channel reel to reel, using Sansui speakers and amp.

Getting music was tough, but I enjoyed the system while I had it.  YMMV.
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