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Speakers Needed: Audiophile Taste - Low Budget

I am looking to upgrade my current HT system's speakers (fronts & center). I have the taste for high-end speakers however, I have 3 children & a new home. In other words I can not afford much, $500-$1000. I am looking for bookshelf speakers for mains & a center channel. I would like to get the best possible sound I can, (clearity & accurate tones - easy to drive). My receiver is a Sony STR-BD930. I have a good sub & rears. I prefer to purchase used so I can get the best speakers for my money.
Can some steer me in the right direction? Any comments are encouraged.
pfchico6868
martice
103 posts
 
I would go with a pair of AV1+'s or Paradox 1's from GR Research. I just let my PSB Goldi's go for these bookshelf speakers. Of course I use them with a sub but if you do a search on AV1+ on this site, you'll find my review on them. On Audio Asylum (another audo site) folks have been preferring them to speakers that cost $2500 and they cost less than $600.00 turn key.
peterbream109c
1 posts
 
I am brand new here but just purchased a home theatre system with Paradigm Titon's in front, Atoms in rear, CC170 center and the 10" sub - driven by the new Integra 5.3 receiver. For my untrained ears it rocks! All had for less than $1500 including cables.
mdomnick
331 posts
 
Peter,

Titans are great speakers for the $$$, and if your ever looking to upgrade, the Mini monitors blow the Titans out of the water, and are not too expensive. If budget allows, check em out, or even get crazy and look at Paradigm's Reference Line
sek
105 posts
 
I love my pair of Vandersteen 1Cs, supplemented by an ACI Titan II LE subwoofer, for music and the occaisional movie. If you have the room, a pair of Vandersteen 2Ces (used) will produce a taller soundstage.
02pete
59 posts
 
Audiophile35, Marakanetz, Sek -- What amplification are you using with your Vandersteen 1b or 1c speakers? Are these speakers demanding to drive, requiring high-power amplification, or can they be used successfully with 40 w/ch amplifiers? What CD players are you using with them? Are they particularly sensitive to the brand or model of CD players used, or do they sound reasonably good with most? Any other comments you would offer on these?
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