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Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.

I'm looking for a pair of HiFi but inexpensive bookshelf pair of speakers in the $400.00 - $600.00 range for my second listening room. Don't mind buying used. Keepers for life to be paired with Cronus Magnum in an all analog set-up. I only listen to LPs:

Music preference:
Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Supertramp, Alan Parsons, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Eagles, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Stan Getz, Herb Albert, Sergio Mendes, etc.

Small listening room (12x10), with excellent acoustic treatment. I've heard great things about the Totem Dreamcatchers at the asking price range but don't know if they are a good match for the type of music I enjoy listening.

Your input will be greatly appreciated.
kiko65
winoguy17
1,138 posts
 
MusicDirect is selling the Epos Epic 2 at 50% off. Right in your price range.
soix
9,636 posts
 
What aspects of sound reproduction are most important to you? Tough to make a good recommendation without that info, but the Silverline Minuets are good all around speaker. Best of luck.
grinnell
1,107 posts
 
I heard the Paradigm Studio 20's and was very impressed used around 400-600 for v3 to v4
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jedinite24
1,503 posts
 
I like the KEF Q300 bookshelf speakers in that price range you mention. They also work well with tube power. I've used these speakers with Jolida amplification.
kiko65 OP
279 posts
 
Good point Soix,
Musical speakers desinged with the goal of reproducing music at the highest level.

Open 3 dimensional soundstage, spot on imaging, taut bass, uncolored with excellent midrange for the best possible reproduction of the type of music I listen to.

I guess I'm looking for the holy grail in terms of musicality and affordability.

I once owned the Totem Model 1 and I regret parting ways with them. Looking for something similar in sound but at a more affordable price.

Maybe too much to ask?
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