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Choosing between floorstanding speakers.

HI, i am new here so first of all thanks for reading. I want to upgrade the front speakers in my home theatre. Currently I have an old pair of B&W 603S2 hooked to a Marantz NR 1606 on Pre - amps with a Crown li800 Amp. I have 3 options.
1) A pair of CM10 S2, they are asking about 2K (which is a bit over my budget but local pick up) 2) A pair or 802 S3, almost the same price 3) A pair of the new 600 Series (603) for almost 300 USD less. 
I love audio, my usage of that set is mainly movies from BluRay 4K and the usual streaming services. I might listen to music every once in a while but is not its main use.

Thanks for your responses.

VJS
victorjs
bobedwards101
176 posts
 
In in that case, look at the SVS Ultra. They list for $2,000 a pair. 
mglik
913 posts
 
Unless you buy speakers that are facades old, buying used speakers are the way to go. Really no reason not to buy used if you don’t mind a ding or two.
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twoleftears
5,320 posts
 
ProAc Response 2.5.  A classic.
mglik
913 posts
 
Not facades but decades old! Very old speakers frequently have failing surrounds.
What is your budget?
Don’t think you can touch used 802s for less than $10k.
victorjs OP
5 posts
 
OH yes..I found a goood pair of 802 S3 for 1400 $. My question there is, makes sense comparing with new mid range tech?? Should i buy a Variable Bass Alignment Filter for those speakers ?
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