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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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nyaudio98
420 posts
 
Stiff Breeze from Vapor Sound 1385.00...it's worth twice that easily
toddnkaya
493 posts
 
Nyaudio98, the Stiff Breeze starts at $1895 and the Breeze starts at $1395.
It's Vapor Audio not Vapor Sound. I do love my Breeze speakers!!
tonyangel
309 posts
 
Which Pre/Amp are you using? When I was shopping for speakers, I had a tough time because my listening tastes vary widely. I listen to everything from Diana Krall to Judas Priest. I'm also working with around a 14" height limitation, so I shopped a few different models of small speakers.

Just as food for thought....my system consists of a Nad pre and Aragon 2004 amp. What I had good luck with were....

B&W 685, System Audio SA-505, Peachtree D5, Paradigm Studio 40, Paradigm Studio 10. I'm running the Studio 10's now. The were a good compromise between size and performance. At 12" tall, I actually have them sitting in an entertainment center and usually don't run my sub with them. They may not be the best at anything, but they do everything that I've thrown at them well; from jazz at civilized levels to hard rock at very uncivilized levels.
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b_limo
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Kef LS50.
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yogiboy
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Spendor 3/5's is what you are looking for! They go for about $700 used.
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