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Best speakers for around 1000

A friend of mine lost everything in tropical storm Allison. He is just getting around to replacing his stereo and is looking for suggestions. I'm trying to talk him into buying something used to get more bang for his $$$, but he's not convinced he wants to go that route.

Don't know what his front end is (talked to his wife who didn't have a clue). These will be used to listen mainly to classical, some rock. They have a young daughter (7) so stability is somewhat of an issue, as is the WAF (nothing huge/clunky). Any suggestions in this range, both new and used? He was looking at some Infinity, and I obviously thought he could do much better.

Thanks in advance!

Jim
jwilt
jwilt OP
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Thanks to all who responded. Has anyone heard the Genesis 750s? Yeah, I know the company went down in flames, but I'm seeing some good prices on new or near new stuff. I've got 1 750 as a center channel between my Gen Vs, but I can't tell what a stereo pair would sound like.

Thanks!

Jim
ohlala
1,235 posts
 
For $1k new, look at B&W and Monitor Audio. People also seem to be pleased with Triangle speakers, but I have not heard them.
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woodman
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For < $1k you can get a used pair of Hales Rev 2s.
lakerat2124
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Jwilt, Some good suggestions above, but I want to add used Hales Rev2 which you can find for a good price. These aren't too big, real wood and sound great. Discontinued unfortunately. Good luck......LR
captain
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I would buy a pair of dahlquist dq20 or alon 11.both sell used for less then $1000.
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