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Speakers to pair with Arcam A65 plus under $600?

I just picked up my Arcam A65 plus. Its hooked up to Music HAll mmf cd25, and PSB Alphas. Its not broken in yet but so far it sounds a little too dark, with the bass being too emphasized. I stopped by a local dealer and heard the B&W cdm 1nt(too expensive), the 800(way too expensive), and the 604s3(about the right price). The cdm's and 800's sounded so beautiful, alas they are out of my price range but the 602s3 aren't. Im also considering Kef Q1s and Jmlab 706's. I heard the 706's and an acoustic guitar sounded a little harsh. It has great detail and rhythm but...the harshness.I listen to a lot of hip hop,reggae,funk,dance,classic rock and crappy pop(girlfriend). I need something that has the detail to handle classic rock guitars, and the speed and power to handle the dance music.But no harshness or brightness, please. Any suggestions?
bundee1
mattybumpkin
588 posts
 
For what it is worth, the Oct. "02" issue of "What HIFI", under their "Sound Advice" section, match up the Arcam CD62 and the Arcam A65 with Quad 11L monitors. At 379 Pounds Sterling, they would be around $600 US new (if my math is approx. right).

Matty
s7horton
1,065 posts
 
A couple things. First, I have owned the CDM 1 NT's and really liked them. You can usually find them used for about 750. Or you can find the CDM 1 original version for about 600. If you don't want to go used look Monitor Audio Silver Series S1. A little tiny book shelf with good bass response.
chelillingworth
309 posts
 
I think that there is a pair of used meadowlark kestrels on augiogon for $695. These will give you wonderful sound and remember you may be paying a few dollars more than you want to but you wont be needing stands as you will with most of the othe budget suggestions. The meadowlarks run beautifully on any amount of power and are personal favorites of mine.
celtic66
990 posts
 
Used Totem Arros, Axiom, Spendor.
bundee1 OP
147 posts
 
Thanks guys! Keep em coming! In response to Mista Kotta Mista Kotta (hehe), the problem is that the speakers in the store were presumably broken in already because theyre used to demo the equipment. The guitar did stand out in a good away but a little too much. The sound right now with the PSB's is kinda murky. Do the Kefs handle acoustic guitar well? How about dance music? How about the JMlabs how do they handle the same? THanks mista Kotta and the rest of the class and Happy Holidays!
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