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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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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.
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
Without a doubt, I would look for a used pair of Paradigm Studio 20's. Version 1 or 2.
smjason
60 posts
 
If size is an issue, Anthony Gallo Micros. If size is not an issue than either the Triangle Titus or the Quad 11L's.
newbie13
242 posts
 
For new check out Ascend Acoustics CBM 170 for $328 a pair.
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