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Best speakers for $500 or less

I have a friend who wants to get a good pair of speakers for $500 or less, and was looking at Bose. I cringed. Though Bose does make some OK speakers for a very small size, I thought there is probably something better out there and I would turn to all the good Audiogoner's to help! My friend listens to a mix of 2-channel and TV/movies, and is looking to get two speakers now and expand later. What would you suggest???
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slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
Second the SD 300ti. Perhaps even the Sound Dynamics RTS3,
In a bigger size, Magnepan MMG at 550.00/pair factory direct. One of the best buys in audio IMHO.
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
I have owned the RTS-3's, they were very good. Exceptional bass from a monitor. There was a pair for sale on here for $150 I think. Not sure if still available.

Regards,

PS - Also the new Epos minimonitor's too. Not sure how good for movies/HT though.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
SlipKnot1 is correct. And you can get your money back if you trade up to other Magneplanar speakers within a year.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
A good, used set of Paradigm 40s or 7SEs could probably be had for that price point, I see some 40s on the 'Gon right now for $575 and a pair of 7SEs for $200 (!!).

Good luck,

-RW-
unsound
7,329 posts
 
If your talking about used, you might be able to find a pair of Vandersteen 2's or Thiel CS-2's.
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