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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
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
3,076 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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