Best Value Speakers??

Jakewyman21@hotmail.com This email address didn't work. Is this the right email address. I would say, check out the Canton Ergo 92 speakers. They list for 2000 dollars, but i see an online store on Audiogon selling them or 1000 dollars. These speakers sound really good. The have a nice midrange and the bass is fast and tight. The cabinet is also great. Here's a pic of them. http://www.cantonusa.com/canton_ergo92.htm

Look for a used pair of Spica TC-50's. They are, unquestionably, one of the very best values in the history of high-end audio. You should be able to find a used pair for $200 - $300. These little transducers are now considered classics due to their spectacular soundstaging, neutral and electrostatic-like midrange and just plain ol' toe-tapping musicality. You won't hear much above 16 khz or below 45 hz, but what's in-between is incredibly nice. Good luck and happy listening!

Agree with the above recommendation of the TC50's. Get a SET amp, put them in a small room and you are good to go.

While i agree that the little Spica's are great for what they do, they are limited in terms of total performance ( as was noted ). They will not "jam", do low bass or have real extended treble. If you can live with what is left in terms of total performance minus those aspects, it would be hard to go wrong with those speakers in terms of the expenditure involved.

Responding to posts like this is tough. Given the "open field" with no restrictions or guidelines posted ( price, size, type of music, room size, SPL range, etc...) "generic" answers could send someone off in the wrong direction EVEN THOUGH the suggestion or products mentioned ARE excellent. They just don't fit what the person is looking for. That is one of the reasons why posting questions with as much information as possible is likely to net you answers that are more pertinent to your specific situation. Sean
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In terms of your criteria, Vandersteen seems an obvious contender for your short list. Most Vandersteen models HAVE no cabinet, so you are not paying for that. Are you paying anything for the name? Surely, but they are still a good value.