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Recommendation on soft dome bookshelfs under $1K

I am looking for a purely music setup with an old receiver to listen to records, tapes and CD's. I'd like bookshelf speakers (or MTM sized speakers) with soft dome tweeters. 6" or 6.5" drivers are preferred as it has to handle bass without a sub. I'd prefer to buy used mid-to-high end, with a budget of $1000 for the pair. Recommendations?
valnar
johnnyb53
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With a budget of $1K I'd get a pair of $500 speakers and a new $500 integrated amp to drive them. I'm hard-pressed to think of an old receiver that I'd want to use to drive a new pair of $1K speakers, unless it was a Tandberg or McIntosh.
johnnyb53
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^^^

Sorry for getting a bit high-handed. I should take your request at face value. At your price range I'd look at entry level Dynaudio or used.

Nola Boxers would be great; they list at $1500 new but perhaps you could pry a used pair from someone at your budget limit?
luvs2listen
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@Johnnyb53, I'd have no problem driving any current speakers with my Sansui G8000 circa 1980. There are plenty of vintage receivers from the heyday that would easily handle anything the modern speaker market has to offer. Big power supplies were the norm for these powerhouses, something that is lacking in receivers of a more modern flavor.

Valnar, it would help a bit if you could let us know what receiver you're intending to use with these speakers so that a proper match of power and sensitivity can be made. Also, what kind of music and how loud do you like to listen?
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