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Need Speaker Set Recommendations for Newbie

I have Spica TC50s/Kinergetics as my speakers for my home speaker set. Unfortunately, these just don't pack quite enough punch for my home system. They are great for music and vocals but get overloaded when aliens invade my living room.

Can someone point me to a link or other resource to help me find a speaker set that would be decent for a home theatre setup? I'm thinking in the $1000-$1500 range (if that is even enough). My receiver right now is a HK AV300. I like the receiver sound and its functions for my non-audiophile ears. It may be lacking a little power, though.

I'm a total newbie. I'm sure this has been asked many of times so maybe someone can point me to another thread that has some speaker recommendations.

Thanks for all and any help!

John
robotman
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wellfed
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I suspec a really good choice would be the Edgarhorn Slimline speakers. They too will require a subwoofer however. I am not at all into home theater, but I would think the clarity that a horn loudspeaker can provide would be welcome with regards to hearing hard to discern dialogue.
robotman OP
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into the Edgarhorns. I'm not familiar with them.

Do you think the amp or the speakers are the problem? Would a better amp help?
jrd351
332 posts
 
i would audition NAD...i think you're gonna need at least 100+ watts per channel. if i'm not mistaken the HK is about 50 to 60 watts per channel...this is not enough power(or power reser) to drive the acoustic suspension design of the spicas....you can be sure that the NAD would drive the combo with pwer to spare.....the quality of sound should be quite nice too.
newbie13
242 posts
 
I agree with not enough power and second Jrd, audition a NAD 762. I'm a Marantz guy and I was quite impressed with the NAD 762.
robotman OP
35 posts
 
Per your recommendations, I've researched a bit on the NAD762 and it seems like a very good receiver for the price. Seems to have comparable features to my HK which I like.

Any suggestions on where to get the receiver?
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