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Need Speaker Recommendation 1600

I'm searching for a pair of main floor standers and matching center channel for an msrp of about $1600(not including center). I listen to about 60/40 home theater/music. I kind of like the idea of a built in sub woofer, to save floor space, but am not dead set on it. So far I've heard good things about Paradigm Monitor 90P's, Klipsch KLF 20, Vandersteen 1&2 C, and a few others. Any recommendations will be appreciated.

Thanks
bspangler
tracer
102 posts
 
Alon II.There are several pair available here and on Audio Review at around 1K used. Hear before you buy anything else!
Tracer
abstract7
541 posts
 
A friend bought a pair of Diva's 5.1. I was very impressed. Your budget would afford the 6.1, which I have not heard, but bassed on the 5.1, I think they would be hard to beat for the money. You can try these risk free (except for shipping expense) and hear for yourself--always the best thing with speakers.
rcprince
3,085 posts
 
At $1K, I agree with Tracer's recommendation for the Alon IIs, they have a nice open sound and very good bass extension. If you can bring them out a little from the wall in your setup it would be a plus, as they have an open baffle and benefit from being away from the wall. At the price you're looking at you may be able to get lower bass, but I don't think it would be as good as the Alons' bass.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
Since you seem to buying with a home theater need in mind, I'd recommend one of the brands you are already considering: Vandersteen. The Vandy 2Ce's or 2Ce Signatures are an excellent all-round speaker that work very well in both audio and HT systems. Combine them with the Vandy VCC-1 center channel speaker and you'll have a system that should please you. I have owned several different sets of Vandy speakers -- I currently have the 3A Signatures and the VCC-1 Signature center speaker -- and think you will have to spend considerably more to get better audio quality.
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