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Best Speakers under 1k for me

Hey guys, so my birthday is coming up and I want to put some money towards a new speaker purchase. My current setup is Chromecast-Topping D30-LM3886 Chip amp (in progress)-Q Acoustics Concept 20.

I've been hearing great things about the lxmini's and Zu audio Omen. My room is about 11x13ft and one half of my front wall is a double pane window. I can build another amp pretty cheaply for biamping.

What do you think? I'd prefer to not use a separate subwoofer.
jakelek10
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shkong78
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https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis961g3-tekton-design-impacts-including-shipping-paypal-fees-moni...

This used one is on sale at 1,200$ slightly over your budget.

But this one will be good.


https://hometheaterreview.com/tekton-design-impact-monitor-bookshelf-speaker-reviewed/

https://www.stereophile.com/content/tekton-design-impact-monitor-loudspeaker


johnnyb53
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There is a nice selection of fully warranted floorstanders for $1K or less, including:


The Emotiva T1 got a really favorable review in The Absolute Sound. They also feature folded ribbon tweeters that are nicely extended, fast, and really smooth at the same time.

tomcarr
530 posts
 
Another vote for ELACs
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jmolsberg
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Jake, I'd jump on these. I am an omega fanboy. They play nicely w chip amps 
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=159971.0

buellrider97
135 posts
 
Hi , interesting post . How high is your ceiling ? Do you have carpet ? Cloth covered furniture ? Have you tried hanging a couple blankets for a test ? Sounds like you need to address room issues first . I have MK I Omens and love them . My room is 18x20 with a vaulted ceiling and very thick carpet . I have heavy drapes and a huge cloth covered sectional . As far as Zu’s people either Love or Hate them . I have a sub , but don’t really need one . Have you considered an inexpensive tube amp kit ? I rotate between 12 wpc and 60 wpc Tube gear . I’ve also used a vintage Marantz SS receiver and a Modwright 200 wpc integrated . Your question is best answered by Zu, email them . When I contacted Zu about amps , Mr Sean responded  the next day ! I can share pics and a boatload of experience, as I bought used Zu’s and then spent $10k building a system around them . Message me and we’ll talk . Regards , Mike B. 
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