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Suggestions for speakers for music listening

My current system is about 10 years old:two pairs of Primus P162’s, a Primus PC350 center and a BIC V1220 sub. I use it mostly for HT but I also do some casual and serious music with listening the system.

Overall I am very pleased with as a HT system and I do enjoy it as a music system but I do realize it has limitations in that area.

We will be buying a new house at some point and we will convert on of the 2nd/3rd bedrooms into a media room.(My research indicates that secondary bedrooms are typically 10X10 to 12X12 in size if that helps).

My intent is to upgrade the sub to something like a Rythmik L12 or a HSU VTF-2 Mk5 and get a pair of speakers purely for music and run them using Zone 2. My current AVR is an eight year old Denon 1912 . I will use that for a while but any upgrade will be in that general category.

i would like to stay under under $1000 for the speakers. I prefer something from Crutchfield, an ID direct brand, a good used deal or something I might buy from a local dealer in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Any suggestions, please?

i have posted this elsewhere but there seems to also be a fine group of clever people here.

Thanks.
bladerunner6
bladerunner6 OP
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The treble is a bit harsh /fatiguing .

i am auditioning a pair of ELAC UB5’s right now and they seem to offer more detail and clarity.

The ELAC may a bit unforgiving on placement and they do need a bit of power. But they are at least a step in the right direction.

i am not set on the Elacs yet by any means but I do notice a difference.

Does this help?

Thanks.



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rocray
1,448 posts
 
Within your budget,you should be able to do very well. I also like detail,but not over the top bright. Something in the KEF line might work.  One of the speakers rotate in my system is a pair of Nola Boxer 2’s. To me,they are anything but fatiguing. Other possibilities might be PSB, some British mini monitors. With the latter,you will probably want that bass reinforcement as they don’t dig that deep. 
   
    The best advice I think anyone can give right now is get out there and listen to as many different speakers as you can. This will help determine what will make your ears happy! 
soix
9,572 posts
 
Silverline Minuets would sound great and work well in smaller rooms and with a sub.  Best of luck.
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