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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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uberwaltz OP
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Anybody got first hand experience of Revel?
Looking at a pair of M20 CW stands for a fair price.
mofojo
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I have seen Dynaudio Focus 140s go for around 500. If you have plenty of horses as you say they will be really good for that price. 
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kalali
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Wharfedale 10.1 or 225 models are pretty decent and much better than their price might suggest. 
mesch
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Lots of options with $500 on the used market. I have not had a chance to hear the Revels. From what I have read I have become interested, however have too many speakers pairs. 
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Been doing some reading this morning.
It may take more than $500 to significantly better my existing Silver 3i speakers.
Did not realize this model was still made in England before they switched production to China.

Tbh, there is not much wrong with them but at the very low price I paid I assumed they were a cheaper speaker that it seems they truly are.
Guess I should just trust my ears, the grass is not always greener on the other side!

Still looking at options though.
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