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1K used, full range and decent looking

Hi all,

I've been trying out various monitors and sub combos for a graduation gift system and concluded I'd like to go with a couple of full range speakers for simplicity's sake.

I was looking at either the Trangle Celius 202 or NHT 2.9 for (hopefully) under 1K used. While I'd be all for it, I'm thinking the nht's might be a bit too large. Do you have any other suggestions in this range - or better yet have you heard anything that was significantly better than these? (probably amping w/ SS)

Thanks.
angaria

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tvad
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NHTs are really good bargains in the loudspeaker world. They're not given props by the audiophile community, but they make good music, IMO.

Also, you would be very surprised by the sound created by Totem Arros. They don't fit my definition of full range (30Hz-20kHz), but they sound really good, and their bass is incredible for such a diminutive loudspeaker.

It's not easy to find fullrange loudspeakers that aren't "too large", and even less so for $1k. There are several small footprint subwoofers that would make a very nice full range system in combination with the Arros. Purchased used, you could likely do this for under $1250.
tvad
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No. Nor will you be able to drive the NHT 2.9 or the Totem Arros I mentioned.

The Celius 202 is your only choice among the speakers you have mentioned.

Look for speakers with at least 92dB sensitivity, nominal impedance of 6 ohms, and minimum impedance of nothing lower than 4 ohms...and higher if possible.

Your best bet in your price range is Klipsch Forte II, but they are a typical vintage box design, and not the most elegant speakers. Forte II can often be found around $700/pair.
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