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Hi, I'm building my first set up and need some help deciding on a set of speakers, I don' have a ton of money to spend but I've narrowed it down to some speakers that are in a sale deal so I can get the best ones I can. The main input will be vinyl from a pro-ject debut carbon evo and the amp will probably either be a marantz pm6007 or yamaha As501 depending on the speaker. The options I have: KEF Q550, Q Acoustics 3050i, Fyne Audio F303, Yamaha NS-F350, Wharfedale Diamond 12.4, Dali Oberon 5, Bowers & Wilkins 603 and Monitor Audio 200 or 500.
The website does say I can enquire about others to see if they would do a deal for them, they have many options like KEF 750, Dali Opticon 5,Elac Debut F6.2, Monitor Audio Silver 6, Kudos x2 and Mission QX4 - I dont know if they would allow any of these but I can always ask.
Music wise I tend to listen to indie/rock/metal but also a bit of everything from across the board, good bass is important but I can always add a subwoofer in the future. I know the best thing to do would be to listen in person but with full lockdown due to Covid I cant.
I think thats all the information I can give, I know I've listed quite a lot of speakers but it's my first try I want to do it well, thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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audioguy85
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You missed out, the Wharfedale diamond 11.2 was only $199.99 on amazon and is a better speaker than the 12.4 or any current diamond model. The 225’s, even better. Awarded component of the year by both Stereophile and the absolute sound in 2017.
If I were you, I’d audition the Lintons. I’ve yet to read a single bad review, and there are many many reviews.
Another option is the Martin Logan 15 over at crutchfield, on sale for only $249 each, usually $399 each. Great deal but only in black. It has that great folded motion tweeter.
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asvjerry
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"...folded motion tweeter..."

AKA, an single face AMT....

Well, it is a step up from domes 'n cones...
p05129
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Another sales pitch from MC about tekton speakers and he hasn't even heard the speakers he is talking about. Tekton has been called out for over stating their sensitivity ratings, the reviewer said they were closer to 90db. 
There are many good/great speakers that you can drive with a less expensive amp that would be a better choice. A used pair of Totem rainmakers, a used pair of Usher S520's, a used pair of Revel M20's, a used pair of Kef reference 1's or 2's, Elac, and others. If you purchase any of these speakers, the weakest link will be your amp and the speakers will sound better if and when you update your other components. If you need more bass, get a good Rel sub
tuberculin
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Before Mr. Tekton (MC) holds sway, you may want to look at these.

https://www.sound-smith.com/speakers/monarch-bookshelf-speakers
You might be surprised that they could be better. He'll never admit it though.
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steve59
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What I did was pick a price for speakers then double it and shop used for 50% deals. If you can find a pair on your list used and within driving distance, buy them and try them then resell them. You ain’t going to make any money, but you’ll control the bleeding while you figure out your room acoustics, personal preference, and components signature. I’m on my 5-6th pair, idk maybe 10, probably more, but...I’m getting there and am only out time and gasoline.(and initial investment)
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