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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
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akg_ca
2,237 posts
 
REGA R1 / RS1 ( used) will fit your budget

Google the reviews ...better still, go audition them.

highly receomended
jrb25
44 posts
 
Silverline Minuets. I've had mine in my living room for years and probably would only get rid of them to get more Silverlines. The new Minuet Supremes retail for $700 I believe and you can buy direct from the company.
kiko65 OP
279 posts
 
How good are the Epic 2s now that Music Direct is selling them at 50% off ($399.00)?

The Cronus Magnum is capable of producing a hefty 100 WPC so I'm not concerned about sensitivity.

I would prefer 8 ohms nominal inpedance (although I could switch to 4 ohms if I wanted), 87db+ sensitivity, and between 45Hz - 20KHz frequency response.
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mapman
22,198 posts
 
"How good are the Epic 2s now that Music Direct is selling them at 50% off ($399.00)?"

As good as they were before but now twice the value.

BTW, I have never heard these, but I think I did get the math right. :^)
afranta
180 posts
 
A bunch of good suggestions here. Of course, it really comes down to personal preference. But if I were you, I'd want to listen to the Cambridge Audio Aero 2. I haven't had the chance yet, but the CA S30 is a terrific little speaker, and what I've read about the Aeros is very interesting ...
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