Speakers 2K- 3K range used or new


I am building a $10,000 system for a friend and he wants something that is musical and can play loud, mostly rock, jazz like Steely Dan and old 70's & 80's rock. He is not an audiophile and is currently using a 25 year old Panasonic reciever. I was thinking of the B&W 802 Matrix or the Aerial 10Ts.

What else should I consider?

Thanks.

Peter
bigkidz
Wow, in this price range you have literally hundreds of choices. Personally I would take Theil 2.3's over the B&W's and Aerial's. Tough call though.......so many to choose from.
The Aerial 10T's are a good choice. I'd also recommend the Dynaudio Contour 3.0's which you can get used in that same price range. All of these choices (incl. the B&W's) will require some excellent amplification.
If possible, keep your eyes out for a pair of used Kharma 2.0s - I got a pair at the high end of that range for a friend's system and they are definitely worth the wait and the stretch! Incredible soundstaging and very, very musical with a good amp...

My $0.02,
Jacob
Do not rule out the Energy Veritas 2.8!

Absolutely no sub needed, one of the best mids at any price, and they look nice too!

Dan