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Monitors under $1500?

Many of you are helping me make the transition from consumer gear to separates. For that I am greatly appreciative.

I find myself, however, all over the board with respect to speakers. I remember the many pairs of monitor-sized speakers I've owned in the past (none of any truly notable lineage) and was wondering which monitors I should be considering as stepups. I've read about Spendor, Linn, Paradigm (Reference/S), Dynaudio, DefTech, etc. Don't really know much about the mid-end of the monitor spectrum.

Would any of you care to make some suggestions in the $1250-$1500 bracket, new and/or *lightly* used?

Thanks in advance!
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mikesinger
572 posts
 
if you can find them....the samll but mighty celestion 700 se...

very, very, special speaker that can still hold it own againest new designs...
ehoehn
169 posts
 
ACI Sapphires.
tlh28
90 posts
 
Hi,

I have owned a number of mini-monitors: Totem, Linn, Quad, Spendor, and heard several others. While each of these has its advantages and disadvantages, my favorite, and the one I still own, is the Spendor S3/5. However, ... if you want something that has a more "exciting," rather than to my ear natural sound, these are not for you. Also, forget about low bass unless you intend to get a sub. I briefly heard the older Harbeth years ago and was impressed, but haven't heard the new one so can't comment on it. Also, associated equipment, room and music preference will make a big difference in which one you might prefer.

TLH
cdc
1,737 posts
 
Amphion has $1,295 speaker amazingly low distortion and was Soundstage award winner.
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