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Opinions what are the best floor standing speakers in these ranges $$??

100$ to 200$
200$ to 300$
300$ to 400$
400$ to 500$

Let me know your opinions? I understand we all have different tastes my personal preference is anything that makes my vinyl sound warmer and has adequate bass. I’m running an all tune setup. Tube preamp is a project tube box s2 into a yaqin mc13s with a dennon dp 300f TT. Just looking for that warm fuzzy crisp sound. Let me know what you think. All your thoughts and opinions are appreciated! Maybe we can all come to a general consensus on price vs quality I do know that just because something is priced high doesn't always necessarily mean it's better. I am willing to bet there are lower priced speakers that can compete with higher priced ones. I am also willing to buy used if the equipment is in good condition. I psb has caught my attention but I'm pretty new and could use some feedback.
gguy767
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larry5729
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Don't you need to add a zero to those price numbers?  Sure hope so.

$3,000 - Paradigm Prestige 85F Towers
$4,500 - Paradigm Prestige 95F Towers
$6,000 - SALK Song2 Encore Towers
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analogvm15
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Used
Snell E's
Ohm Walsh
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asvjerry
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@arctikdeth ....walking across a wool carpet on a warm low humidity day can make any speaker do that....;)

And a nice jolt for the listener next to you....but don't pet the dog.

You get the 'Why?!" look....after it settles down...

@gguy767 ....best values will likely be used. so good luck.  Consensus in this crowd is unlikely, and it might help to define your listening space. 

Happy listening and shopping....
why0why
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I have an old pair of Paradigm Monitor 9 floorstanders.  Been sitting in my garage for years because I got a great price and never used them. I recently hooked them up to listen before I sold them off and was very surprised.  These can be had in the $300 range and they sound fantastic.  Definitely worth listening to in your price range.
barkeyzee1
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My 2 cents? I would keep an eye on your local craigslist "for sale" section and buy a good pair of used vintage speakers, you'll get more speaker for your money.

Before I bought my Zu Omens last year I walked into a Best Buy Magnolia room to see what they had, very disappointing to say the least, especially at the $500 range ($250 per speaker). (By the way, the Zu Omen's would be a great choice; great sounding speaker, high efficiency, and I believe they have a 30 day return policy; they were around $1200 for the pair)

I check Craigslist almost every day for audio equipment, I'll even search using the term "audiophile"...  I'd definitely only entertain add's posted by individuals that are willing to demo the speakers.

Some great speakers pop up every day / week, give it a shot!
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