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Suggestions for bookshelf speakers that have great dynamics, budget of $500 used.

So I really do not know where to start with bookshelf speakers as not been in the market for any for ever it seems.
This is for a second system where a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 3i are currently doing duty.
Room is largish and open but ultimate sq is not the aim as it is occasional use only, but when I do fire this rig up I usually like to play fairly loud.
Sources are many, fm radio, cassette tape, vinyl and streaming.
I have plenty of horses to feed them so even inefficient models can be considered.
Prefer to buy used as big savings to be had obviously and already broken in.
So suggestions around a maximum price break of $500 used.
Thank you in advance.
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rocray
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I owned and sold a pair of the Spendor S3/5's that fit right in to your budget. They were absolutely wonderful little speakers! However,these definitely aren't rock out at 100db speakers. They did seem to perform pretty well in our 15x25 ft finished basement. YMMV.  The MA's sound like checking out as well.
    Enjoy the hunt!!
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helomech
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Epos K1i currently on sale at Music Direct.

Few other brands are as dynamic. 
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uberwaltz OP
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Anybody owned the Dali Zensor speakers?
Both the 1 and 3 look interesting.
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twoleftears
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Have a look at Silverline.  Although perhaps better known for floorstanders, they make some good bookshelfs; you might find a used pair at your price point.
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