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Speaker Suggestion for teenage pre-stereophile

I started off with an HK and JBL setup that I really enjoy for music. However, I've realized that I listen to music for hours upon hours a day, and hardly ever even get to use the multi-channel stuff. I've decided to get an integrated amp (probably NAD) and single cd player setup for my room-my question is what sort of speakers would work well for a 16 year old who only wants to spend 600 or so on the pair. Sadly, bussing tables will not buy nautilus' or krells! I listen to a very wide range of stuff; each day usually has neil young, cat stevens, the beatles, and other timeless greats....but also newer underground hip-hop (mos def, talib kweli, the roots). The room these would be used in is fairly small (unsure on exact sizes...but maybe 25x15???). I'll consider monitors or towers, but asthetics are important haha. Sorry, I know this isn't any easy question to answer, but any starting point for speakers would be greatly appreciated. Everytime I think I've decided on a set of speakers, another set steals my affection!
audiokid16
tobias
1,534 posts
 
I have given my 2 teenage sons each an HK330B in good condition. They compete quite well with today's low-power NADs, IMO, and were a lot cheaper. Note the 330B has screw-down speaker connectors.

One son will be getting a used pair of Paradigm Titans, the other will be getting used PSB Alpha Minis. These would be too vulnerable on stands so they will be wall-mounted (on a side wall, not the back wall because both models are rear-vented).
newbie13
242 posts
 
Ascend 170s are a great value. Read reviews at SoundStage! http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ascendacoustics_cbm170.htm or from The $sensible Sound http://www.ascendacoustics.com/Main/Review/TSSacsendreprint.pdf.

They aren't going to win any beauty contest though.
bomarc
501 posts
 
If towers are acceptable, look at the PSB Image 4T. It's highly regarded, and has a deep but slender footprint, so it might work in your space. Lists for $650/pr, but should be available for $600.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
I was going to offer something similar to Bomarc and suggest a pair of PSB Image 2B's with stands and a decent cable. He'll still have a bit left for music. These speakers sound very nice in my son's first college setup and perform a lot better than their price would indicate. Worth chekcing out.
tweak1
3,676 posts
 
I saw a recent AGon classified for a Rega Mira 3. Grab it and wait till you have $ for speakers.
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