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Help me choose a CL special - $200

Wanted to get your input. Looking to get a used Craigslist special pair of speakers for my living room. I have a $200 budget. Here is what I see that fits, wanted some input from you who have heard these speakers.

- Vandersteen 1
- DCM Timeframe 350
- Paradigm 9se
- Pyramid MET 7's

What do you think of these choices or is there something not on my list to consider. Not in a hurry.
I intend to power this using my vintage NAD 3020.
Sources - BlueRay player, iPOD, Cable box.
hifibear
timrhu
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I owned a pair of the Paradigm 9SE MKIII speakers a long time ago. Very big sound until my son blew them up. Have owned Vandersteen 1Cs twice and really enjoy them. Haven't heard the others on your list so the Vandies would be my choice. Good luck.
I never see any good audio stuff on Craig's list.
hifibear OP
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How do these compare to the Vanersteens?

Klipsch KG5.5 -$200/pair
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swampwalker
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I'd go w Vandys over Klipsch but the Met 7s are VERY VERY good if you want to do the satellite/monitor thing.
hifibear OP
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Thanks all! I think I will audition the MET-7's and the Vandersteens.
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phasecorrect
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I like the old Eosone line....the top end is a bit soft...and the warm midrange had just a hint of colour, and the bass was a tad smeared but highly musical...i have a pair of their non powered floorstanders...these are not GMA or Revel level of quality...they are a very good all arounder...the rear firing tweeter brings a nice, relaxed presentation ...at times a little too reserved...but these joint Infinity\Polk offering was one of the more musical mainstream speakers from the 90s...with great depth of imagery that rivals pricier models...
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