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Best Monitor not over 1K, new ot used

I've always used flootstanders, had a pr of PSB Alphas once in bedroom, about it.
In my old age I've moved to a condo where Monitors will work. A friend just moved and left me a pr of lead shot filled English Target Stands, if I get over the hernia and don't die from lead poisoning, I'd like to try a nice little monitor for my classical and jazz obcession.Also left me a neat little Totem sub.
i remember hearing a pr of Silverline Minuets I thought were lights out, any more sugestion?
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wescoman
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Give the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 a listen and see what you think. They have excellent reviews and generally get snapped up quickly when they're posted for sale online. You can get a discount on open box and/or return merchandise complete with full warranty. Thirty-day review/return period.

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html
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ejlif
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Haha every guy is probably going to say something different. I think unless you are shopping for an amp as well then the amp you are using is going to drastically narrow down your speaker choices. Getting the synergy right between the speaker and amp is going to be the most important thing you can do.
gonglee3
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I agree with the above poster - the system has to be balanced in quality.

I am listening to Paradigm Studio and enjoying it - you could go with the model 20 - you can pick them up for >$500 used here or ebay.

That would leave you with enough $ for the rest of the system. Post for suggestions on them if you want to go with this rout...
oldcar63
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I agree with Jaxwired. If you can stretch your budget go for the Kef LS50. A very impressive sound and build. Get the Totem sub matched properly and I think you will be very pleased.

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lowrider57
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If you liked the PSB sound in your system, why not look at the PSB Synchrony bookshelf models.
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